Cameron Heyward's new deal with Steelers is raising eyebrows in a bad way

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a curious resolution with Cam Heyward

Heyward was a hold-in during training camp, a season after he signed a three-year contract extension worth $45 million. He wanted more money after having an eight-sack season and earning All-Pro honors.

Steelers beat reporter Mark Kaboly was perplexed by the terms of the new deal, questioning why it took seven months for $3 million in incentives.

"$3 million in incentives? I'd imagine those are likely to be earned," Kaboly posted on X. "$3M sweetener and it took 7 months?"

Many of the replies to Kaboly's post weren't in favor of Heyward winning the hold-in.

The Steelers made a slight concession, but it was enough for Heyward to end his hold-in and play during the regular season. It also allows for Heyward to save face by getting a chance for something, as the 36-year-old's hold-in and threat to miss Week 1 rubbed Pittsburgh fans the wrong way.

Kaboly is right, the juice doesn't appear to be worth the squeeze. The Steelers and Heyward lost valuable practice time for incentives that the defensive lineman might not earn if the team doesn't play meaningful football in January.