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Clear of injury report Heyward (illness) returned to practice Saturday and does not have an injury designation for Monday's contest against the Colts, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Heyward didn't practice Friday due to an unspecified illness, but he felt well enough to log a full session Saturday. As a result, he should be able to suit up against Indianapolis on Monday Night Football. That said, Heyward isn't likely to play a major role on offense, as he's logged only 32 offensive snaps and totaled just three catches for 15 yards for the Steelers over the past four weeks.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out practice Friday Heyward (illness) was listed as a DNP on the Steelers' injury report Friday, Chris Halicke of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact Heyward missed his first practice of Week 12 after popping up with an illness Friday. While the severity of this ailment is still unknown, the rookie tight end will have two full days to overcome this issue before Monday's game against the Colts. Heyward's status on Saturday's final injury report should shed more light on his availability against Indianapolis.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Musters six yards in defeat Heyward secured his lone target for six yards during the Steelers' 16-10 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.

Impact Heyward was on the field for just five offensive snaps Sunday and had minimal production after tallying a season-high 49 receiving yards last week. Although the rookie sixth-rounder has been targeted in three consecutive games, he doesn't have much fantasy value while Pat Freiermuth is healthy.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up 49 receiving yards Heyward secured two of three targets for 49 yards during Sunday's 20-18 win over Tampa Bay.

Impact Heyward saw increased playing time Sunday since Pat Freiermuth (concussion) was sidelined, and Heyward had the longest play of the game for the Steelers with a 45-yard reception early in the fourth quarter. While it was encouraging to see Heyward's increased production in Week 6, his playing time should drop off once Freiermuth is cleared to return.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Connor Heyward Ready As Next Rookie to Impact Steelers The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking for sixth-round pick Connor Heyward to step up this week.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Logs two receptions in blowout loss Heyward secured both of his targets for 12 yards during the Steelers' 38-3 loss to the Bills on Sunday.

Impact Heyward wasn't targeted over the first four weeks of the season, and he totaled just six offensive snaps during that time. However, he saw a slight uptick in playing time in Week 5 since the Steelers faced a significant deficit and Pat Freiermuth (concussion) exited the game. It's possible that Heyward sees slightly increased usage if Freiermuth misses additional time, but the rookie sixth-rounder remains behind Zach Gentry on the Steelers' depth chart.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Watch: 1-on-1 with Connor Heyward Missi Matthews catches up with Connor Heyward about his preseason debut and what he wants to work on heading into Jacksonville

AUGUST 20, 2022 • STEELERS.COM

Connor Heyward Set to Return After Awkward Fall The Pittsburgh Steelers rookie doesn’t plan to miss time.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Connor Heyward, Kenny Pickett and Cam Heyward are All Locker Mates This is going to be a fun season in the Pittsburgh Steelers locker room.

MAY 13, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Connor Heyward on Wearing Heath Miller's Number The Pittsburgh Steelers rookie knows what comes with No. 83.

MAY 13, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Fireworks expected with Heyward boys, the latest sibling rivalry in Pittsburgh Cam on Connor: I'll knock him on his ass

MAY 10, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Cam and Connor Heyward Are Already Hilarious Together These two already make the Pittsburgh Steelers more fun to watch.

MAY 5, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Joins Steel City The Steelers selected Heyward in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 208th overall.

Impact Heyward joins older brother Cameron Heyward on the Steelers as Pittsburgh now has four sets of brothers on its roster. The redshirt senior is probably more of a fullback or H-back at the NFL level rather than tight end, where he played at Michigan State. Listed at 5-foot-11, 233 pounds at the NFL Combine, Heyward's 4.72 40-yard dash was about what most expected given his lack of high-end athleticism, but he's a determined player whether he's blocking or catching passes.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE