"PITTSBURGH -- Amid prolonged contract talks with the Pittsburgh Steelers, defensive captain and four-time All-Pro defensive lineman Cameron Heyward said Friday he's "preparing" when asked if he was going to play vs. the New York Jets on Sunday. However, Heyward didn't commit to being on the field for the team's season opener. "I'm preparing," he said. "Still got some time, but we'll see." Asked if his playing status hinged on the completion of a reworked contract, Heyward was vague."
""I wish I had a straight answer for you right now," he said. "All I can tell you is I've had to have a lot of tough conversations with my family." Heyward was equally vague about his level of optimism that the contract situation would be resolved by Sunday. "I wish I could be more optimistic, but [I] just try and stay in the moment," he said. "I don't have all the answers so it's more of me just waiting and seeing what can happen.""
Cameron Heyward is engaged in prolonged contract talks with the Pittsburgh Steelers while indicating he is preparing for the season opener against the New York Jets but offering no firm commitment. He has had difficult conversations with his family and says he does not have a straight answer about his status or the timing of a reworked contract. Heyward expressed limited optimism and plans to stay in the moment while waiting to see what happens. Coaches and teammates expect him to play after practicing. The Steelers typically avoid in-season negotiations, making Sunday a practical deadline.
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