Steelers' Heyward: team will be united if it opts to protest
FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward stands on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh. Heyward isn't sure what his future holds. The club hasn't contacted the Pro Bowler about an extension as he enters the final year of his current deal. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward stands on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh. Heyward isn't sure what his future holds. The club hasn't contacted the Pro Bowler about an extension as he enters the final year of his current deal. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

Jun. 18, 2020 04:00 PM EDT
FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward (97) plays against the Cincinnati Bengals in an NFL football gamein Pittsburgh. Heyward isn't sure what his future holds. The club hasn't contacted the Pro Bowler about an extension as he enters the final year of his current deal. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward (97) plays against the Cincinnati Bengals in an NFL football gamein Pittsburgh. Heyward isn't sure what his future holds. The club hasn't contacted the Pro Bowler about an extension as he enters the final year of his current deal. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)

Jun. 18, 2020 03:59 PM EDT