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The Pittsburgh Steelers’ formidable defense rests heavily on the shoulders of defensive tackle Cam Heyward. However, Heyward suffered a groin injury that affected his play, leading to a subpar showing last season. With the injury and his advancing age, the 13-year defensive lineman might be thinking of passing the torch to a younger player. Enter […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be one of four teams that will be featured on the in-season version of Hard Knocks this fall. This year marks the first divisional installment of the series, where Hard Knocks will follow all four teams in the AFC North division. Not everyone is thrilled to be included in the program, […]

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward skipped most of the voluntary portion of the teams’ OTA phase of the offseason while seeking a new contract. He did not think that an agreement on a new contract was imminent back then, and in a recent interview, he did not sound optimistic about the negotiations. “I don’t […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a big question mark at the quarterback position heading into the 2024 campaign, but the good news is that their defense, particularly their defensive line, is in great shape. And once again, they will be led by veteran stalwart Cam Heyward, who is set to return for his 14th season this […]

Long-time Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward made some waves late last week when he suggested that it was a possibility that he could leave the Steel City after nearly a decade and a half and potentially join the Steelers’ bitter AFC North rival, the Cleveland Browns. Heyward noted that both he and his wife […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense has been explosive at times, but hasn’t exactly been the ‘Steel Curtain’ of days gone by. Cam Heyward is one of the most successful and longest-tenured Steel City defenders, but his time in Pennsylvania could be coming to a close according to the latest intel. Heyward’s comments came amid an eye-opening […]

Through the first two weeks of their offseason workout program, there was a notable absence among Pittsburgh Steelers players. That changed on Tuesday when three-time first-team All-Pro defensive tackle Cam Heyward returned to the Steelers’ facility amid questions about his future with the team. Heyward reported to voluntary OTAs on Tuesday, per Gerry Dulac, a […]

Pittsburgh Steelers star Cam Heyward is still looking to play in the NFL as he enters his age-35 season. The defensive lineman has declared his desire to play only for Pittsburgh and head coach Mike Tomlin. But some contract details must be ironed out before Heyward gets back on the field. Heyward is not expected […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will kick off the 2024-2025 season with two new quarterbacks vying for the starting role and a familiar face at the controls in head coach Mike Tomlin. One player who might not be back is defensive line star Cam Heyward, whose status was given an update by Jeremy Fowler recently. The Steelers […]

Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers may reach the postseason every year but have never gotten close to the Super Bowl. Despite TJ Watt’s absence against the Buffalo Bills, Art Rooney II outlined that he along with players like Cam Heyward need more urgency from their staff. He unveiled these feelings in his latest statement, […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are reeling after a first-round loss to the Kansas City Chiefs that showed how far they still have to go in their chase for championship number seven. Owner Art Rooney’s team has a lot of tough decisions to make this offseason, and whether or not to retain Coach Mike Tomlin is arguably […]

As the Pittsburgh Steelers look for a new offensive coordinator to replace Matt Canada, who was fired midseason, it looks as though former Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith is among the top candidates. While things didn’t end well in Georgia, Steelers defensive lineman Cam Heyward is more worried about what Smith did as OC […]

Amid rumors that Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin was going to take some time and reevaluate his future in Pittsburgh after the Steelers’ 31-17 loss the Buffalo Bills, defensive tackle Cam Heyward has made his stance clear. The Steelers defensive end put it plainly, saying “I don’t want to play for any other coach.” Now that Tomlin is set […]

Much of the discussion surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers in the aftermath of their season-ending 31-17 loss to the Buffalo Bills in the NFL Wild Card round has revolved around the future of head coach Mike Tomlin with the franchise. In fact, the topic of Tomlin’s future as the Steelers head coach became an even hotter […]

Amid rumors that Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is set to take some time and reevaluate his future in Pittsburgh after the Steelers’ 31-17 loss the Buffalo Bills, defensive tackle Cam Heyward has made his stance clear – according to Brooke Pryor of ESPN: “Cam Heyward on Mike Tomlin: ‘I don’t want to play for […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers just finished off their season with a win over the AFC’s number one seed the Baltimore Ravens, albeit without star QB Lamar Jackson who rested for the playoffs. Veteran defensive lineman and former Ohio State Buckeye Cameron Heyward had a stark warning for any potential Steelers playoff opponents this postseason. The Steelers’ […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are flying high after a 17-10 win over John Harbaugh’s Baltimore Ravens team on Saturday. The Steelers have been invigorated by their defense led by Cam Heyward and TJ Watt among others and have rallied behind new starting quarterback Mason Rudolph with the playoffs drawing near. A TJ Watt injury concern has […]

Christmas came a bit early for Mason Rudolph and the Pittsburgh Steelers when they defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 16. As Rudolph led the way, Cameron Heyward felt the quarterback deserved to play in the reindeer games. Heyward gave Rudolph the game ball after the Steelers beat the Bengals, 34-11. The quarterback was overjoyed […]

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cam Heyward is reportedly out of concussion protocol after being cleared by an independent neurological consultant, and he is expected to play on Saturday against the Cincinnati Bengals, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Cam Heyward played on Saturday in the 30-13 loss against the Indianapolis Colts, and entered concussion protocol […]

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward is sending a message to the NFL world. Heyward believes the Steelers have the weapons to make some noise in the postseason. Head coach Mike Tomlin’s group is only getting better as a unit, fighting through early-season struggles. The Steelers have been constantly doubted throughout the entire season, mostly […]

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive captain Cam Heyward spoke out about the recent locker room spat between Minkah Fitzpatrick and Diontae Johnson that went public in the media, and it sounds like Heyward is disappointed that the disagreement didn’t stay within the locker room. Here’s what Heyward had to say about the incident on the “Not Just […]

How are the Pittsburgh Steelers getting away with this? All season long, the team has followed the same script: keep it close for three quarters, and then pull out a clutch fourth-quarter drive to win the game. That’s been the recipe for their success this season, and it’s led them to a 6-3 record despite […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are 6-3 and right in the thick of the AFC North race but are dealing with several injuries to multiple starting players. With two more practices before a crucial game with the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, the Steelers will do everything they can to get these players healthy. On the defensive side, […]

Cam Heyward’s Wednesday’s social media post of an iconic John Wick GIF meant exactly what you thought it did after all. The Pittsburgh Steelers have activated the veteran defensive tackle from the injured list to the 53-man roster for Thursday’s matchup with the Tennessee Titans, clearing the way for Heyward to take the field for […]

A fresh Pittsburgh Steelers squad that came off a bye week to defeat the Los Angeles Rams on the road just got healthier. The Steelers have played a majority of their schedule without two key starters, Dionte Johnson and Cam Heyward. Johnson participated in his first game of the season against the Rams and showed […]

Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro defensive lineman Cam Heyward knows a little something about not having immediate success in the NFL, and decided to offer a show of support for second-year quarterback Kenny Pickett as he struggles to live up to the expectations put in front of him to start the season. Cam Heyward, who is currently […]

After a hard-earned win against the Las Vegas Raiders, the Pittsburgh Steelers encountered a hiccup in their travel back home. Their chartered flight back home was forced to make an emergency landing in Kansas City due to an emergency. This was reported by Dov Kleiman, and was then confirmed by Steelers DT Cam Heyward while […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without another key defender for the better part of their season. After T.J. Watt missed seven weeks last year, Cam Heyward is set to miss around two months due to a groin injury he sustained in the season opener. He could end up missing a similar amount of time. Heyward […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers suffered double whammy during their 2023 NFL season opener against the San Francisco 49ers. Not only did they suffer a blowout 30-7 defeat, they also lost defensive linesman Cam Heyward to injury. Heyward failed to finish the Steelers’ loss to the 49ers, and news later came out that the 34-year old will, […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed that star defensive tackle Cam Heyward is out for the near future due to a groin injury that will require surgery tomorrow. It has been reported that Cam Heyward could make him miss up to eight weeks for the Steelers, but Mike Tomlin declined to speak on a […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers just got a terrible Cam Heyward injury update after their Week 1 beat-down by the San Francisco 49ers. “#Steelers perennial Pro Bowl DL Cam Heyward is expected to miss multiple weeks because of a groin injury suffered Sunday, per me and @MikeGarafolo,” NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday afternoon. “He’s likely […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ brutal start to the 2023 NFL season got that much worse with the injury statuses of defensive lineman Cam Heyward and wide receiver Diontae Johnson. Heyward has been ruled out for the rest of the Steelers’ tilt against the San Francisco 49ers due to a groin injury, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are getting a key defensive boost for NFL Week 1. Defensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi is reportedly set to suit up for the Steelers against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports. Ogunjobi has an ailing foot and was listed as questionable ahead of the Steelers’ regular season opener against […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers finished the 2023 NFL preseason unscathed after demolishing the Atlanta Falcons on the road in a 24-0 victory Thursday. However, the same can’t be said about the health of the team’s roster, with some bodies nursing injuries, including that of veteran defensive lineman Cam Heyward. The 34-year-old Heyward did not see action […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett and his wife Amy Paternoster got married last month after Steelers minicamp ended, and Pickett’s teammate Cameron Heyward hilariously poked fun at him for not inviting him to his wedding on his podcast. “I really gotta grill you first because I’m kind of mad at you,” Heyward joked, according to […]

If veteran Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward needed any motivational fuel for his preparation for the upcoming 2023 NFL season, Pro Football Focus might have just given that to him. Pro Football Focus recently posted an image on Twitter showing different defensive players divided into tiers. Cameron Heyward saw that photo and was apparently […]

Whenever the Pittsburgh Steelers start discussing the prospects for any season, the subject of the Baltimore Ravens is not far behind. The Steelers and Ravens are archrivals and have been since the team first started calling Baltimore home. Steelers defensive end Cam Heyward is curious about the type of offense the Ravens will play in […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett showed that he is capable of performing under pressure in 2022, helping the team win four games where they were tied or behind in the final quarter. But, it wasn’t enough for the Steelers to make the playoffs. Veteran Cam Heyward recently spoke on how Pickett can improve in 2023, […]

Despite arriving right after the Steelers last Super Bowl title, Cam Heyward has undoubtedly left a lasting mark on the entire organization and fan base throughout his long and prosperous career. The defensive tackle is only two sacks away from the team’s all-time record and could soon be immortalized in Steelers lore. That means a […]