CAMERON HEYWARD NEWS

Steelers' Cameron Heyward Says There Was a Snake in Locker Room at Northwest Stadium The serpent paid a surprise visit to the locker room before Pittsburgh’s win over Washington in Week 10.

NOVEMBER 13 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Records two sacks in win Heyward recorded two solo tackles, both of which were sacks, and a pass defensed in Sunday's 28-27 win over the Commanders.

Impact The defensive end also played on 86 percent of the defensive snaps. Heyward has 35 tackles (20 solo), including 5.0 sacks, and three pass breakups in 2024.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Cameron Heyward, Joey Porter Jr. share glowing reaction to Steelers' MNF uniforms Steelers players, including Cameron Heyward and Joey Porter Jr., are excited about wearing the color rush unis vs. the Giants on MNF.

OCTOBER 22 • USATODAY.COM

Two split sacks vs. Indianapolis Heyward finished Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Colts with six tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks.

Impact Heyward got to backup quarterback Joe Flacco twice Sunday, as the former split sacks with Beanie Bishop and Larry Ogunjobi in the third and fourth quarter, respectively. Heyward is now up to 2.0 sacks on the year, which ties his total across 11 regular-season games in 2023.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Colts-Steelers preview: T.J. Watt, Cameron Heyward and Pittsburgh defense present tough challenge for Colts' offense in Week 4 The 1-2 Colts host the 3-0 Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday at 1 p.m. at Lucas Oil Stadium.

SEPTEMBER 27 • COLTS.COM

Records sack in win Heyward logged four tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sack, in Pittsburgh's 20-10 win over the Chargers on Sunday.

Impact Heyward helped limit the Los Angeles' offense to just 168 total yards and also managed to record his first sack of the campaign. Through his first three appearances season the 35-year-old has now amassed 11 tackles (six solo).

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers Sign DE Cameron Heyward, 35, to Three-Year Extension Heyward has played his entire NFL season in Pittsburgh, and now will likely retire there.

SEPTEMBER 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Steelers, DE Cameron Heyward agree to 3-year extension

Cameron Heyward and the Steelers have agreed to a three-year extension, ensuring that the defensive end will likely finish his career in Pit...

SEPTEMBER 3

Reaches new deal Heyward re-signed with the Steelers on a three-year deal Tuesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.

Impact Heyward was entering the final year of his deal but will now be tied to the team through the 2026 season. While the 35-year-old is coming off one of the worst seasons of his career recording just 2.0 sacks, he will look to return to his previous form during the upcoming campaign.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers sign longtime defensive tackle Cam Heyward to new 3-year deal that runs through 2026

Cam Heyward will get a chance to finish his career where it started

SEPTEMBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Present for camp Heyward (groin) was a full participant at Thursday's practice, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Impact There were questions about whether Heyward would hold out of training camp as he continues to look for a new contract, but those were answered after he reported Thursday. The 13-year veteran also underwent offseason surgery to clean up his groin, and it now seems as if he's fully moved past the issue. Heyward is set to make a base salary of $16 million in 2024, and he's expected to remain one of the most impactful defensive linemen in the NFL.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

DL Cameron Heyward on plans to skip OTAs for first time: 'I want to be a Pittsburgh Steeler, but we'll see what happens' Six-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Cameron Heyward plans to miss the Steelers’ voluntary OTAs for the first time as he enters the last seas...

MAY 17 • NFL.COM

Report: Steelers DT Cameron Heyward to skip OTAs amid contract issue Pittsburgh Steelers standout defensive lineman Cameron Heyward is not at voluntary workouts and is planning to skip organized team activitie...

MAY 16 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

It's still 'surreal' for Heyward Winning the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year is something that still hasn't fully hit Cameron Heyward

FEBRUARY 9 • STEELERS.COM

Patrick Mahomes headlines list of nominees for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award

Two-time league MVP Patrick Mahomes headlines the list of 32 players chosen as finalists for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award.

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Good to go vs. Packers Heyward (groin) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game versus Green Bay, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Heyward will suit up for his third game of the season in Week 10. His presence will make life significantly more difficult for Jordan Love and the Packers' passing offense come Sunday.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Wednesday Heyward (groin) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Heyward missed six games on injured reserve with a groin injury and returned in Week 9 against the Titans, playing 55 percent of the defensive snaps and recording six tackles (four solo) and one tackle for loss. He should continue to see fuller workloads moving forward as long as he avoids any setbacks.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taken off IR The Steelers activated Heyward (groin) from the reserve/injured list Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

Impact Heyward sustained the groin injury in Week 1 against the 49ers and was placed on IR after undergoing surgery. Given his activation, it seems like Heyward is trending toward being available for Thursday's game against the Titans. He'll provide a valuable boost to the pass rush alongside T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith, Larry Ogunjobi and DeMarvin Leal.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers DT Cameron Heyward returns to practice Jul 27, 2023; Latrobe, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) participates in drills during training camp at Sai...

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Returns to practice Pittsburgh designated Heyward (groin) for return from injured reserve Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Heyward, who suffered a groin injury during the team's Week 1 loss to the 49ers, remains on IR, but he'll be eligible to resume practicing beginning Thursday. The Steelers will have a 21-day window in which to evaluate the defensive lineman, though Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette notes that Pittsburgh isn't expected to add him back to the 53-man roster until at least the team's Week 9 game versus Tennessee on Nov. 2. In 17 games last season, Heyward made his mark as an IDP by recording 74 tackles and 10.5 sacks.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers’ team plane makes emergency landing in K.C., no injuries reported

The Steelers’ charter flight home after a Sunday night win in Las Vegas made an emergency landing in Kansas City on Monday.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

10 Best NFL DT rankings: Aaron Donald, Chris Jones atop interior defensive linemen

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Steelers' Cameron Heyward expected to miss 8 weeks Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro defensive tackle Cameron Heyward will undergo groin surgery Thursday and is expected to miss eight weeks of acti...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Steelers DT Cameron Heyward, WR Diontae Johnson hurt in opener Pittsburgh Steelers standout defensive tackle Cameron Heyward exited Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers due to a groin injury.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

2023 Pittsburgh Steelers Over/Under win total odds, predictions, picks

Sportsbooks have released Over/Under win totals! Read to see if our FOX Sports talent thinks the Pittsburgh Steelers can get to nine wins th...

AUGUST 30, 2023