Defensive tackle Cam Heyward, the Steelers’ first-round pick way back in 2011, wants to cap his stellar career with a big, new contract. Problem is, guys at his position, his age (35) and coming of a serious injury (groin) and two surgeries just don’t get big money deals laden with guaranteed cash. As football investments go, this one is fraught with peril for the Steelers.

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