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One of the biggest storylines out of Pittsburgh Steelers training camp has been the “hold in” of defensive lineman Cam Heyward. Heyward is in search of a restructuring of his current contract, and although he has been in the building for Steelers training camp in the last couple of weeks, he hasn’t been participating in […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have dealt with plenty of contract drama this offseason, but all seemed to be well after they re-signed star edge rusher TJ Watt to a new deal. However, now one of Watt’s teammates on the defensive line is also having issues with his contract. Veteran standout Cam Heyward is waiting for a […]

One of the more overlooked training camp storylines for the Pittsburgh Steelers is the contract situation of defensive lineman Cam Heyward. Heyward has been hoping for a restructured contract this summer, and now it appears he is taking matters into his own hands. “With little fanfare, Steelers four-time All-Pro defensive tackle Cameron Heyward hasn’t fully […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for an important 2025 campaign with Aaron Rodgers as their starting quarterback. Despite the short-term arrangement, veteran defender Cam Heyward noted how the Hall of Fame quarterback has adapted to Pittsburgh’s culture. Rodgers joined the Steelers this summer, following a long period of not making a decision after his chaotic […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will report to training camp on Wednesday, which means the 2025 NFL season is almost here. Pittsburgh even revealed some funky new throwback alternate uniforms on Monday ahead of the 2025 season. Unfortunately, they have not received positive reviews from every Steelers player. Steelers veteran Cameron Heyward threw some shade on the […]

After finally signing Aaron Rodgers to a contract, the Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves with one final piece of drama to address before the start of the 2025 NFL season: T.J. Watt’s future in the gold and black. One of the best players in football, regardless of position, Watt rightfully wants to be paid like a […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are going to look very different on both sides of the ball in 2025. The notable offensive changes you will see are a big one, including Aaron Rodgers at QB, DK Metcalf at receiver, and Justin Fields, Russell Wilson, George Pickens, and Najee Harris depart. On defense, Minkah Fitzpatrick was recently traded […]

As the Pittsburgh Steelers traded for Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith, the team, in effect, would deal Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Miami Dolphins, which garnered a shocking reaction from Cameron Heyward. While the Steelers look to further improve their team ahead of the upcoming season, Heyward would speak more about the blockbuster trade and losing […]

Pittsburgh Steelers veteran Cam Heyward is defending his new quarterback and calling out a fan’s behavior after his reaction went viral online. The video, which shows a fan burning a signed Minkah Fitzpatrick jersey, was in protest of Pittsburgh signing Aaron Rodgers to a one-year deal. Heyward didn’t stay silent. He took to X, formerly […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are building something fierce in the trenches—and Jackson Powers-Johnson is leading the charge. The second-year standout on the Raiders offensive line has quickly emerged as a core protector, but one play from his rookie year still haunts him. That moment came against Cam Heyward, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ All-Pro defensive lineman, during […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in an interesting spot as a franchise. Pittsburgh is still a competitive franchise with head coach Mike Tomlin at the helm. But they are in quarterback purgatory, especially after passing on a quarterback in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. On the bright side, Pittsburgh used their first-round pick […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers moved on from George Pickens, and it’s an all-too-familiar feeling with defensive end Cam Heyward. On his podcast, he delved into Steelers history and detailed the receivers who stayed past their rookie contracts. “I think you’ve got to look at the track record of trading wide receivers,” Heyward said. “There’s been some […]

While Cam Heyward needed the Steelers to be urgent, that sentiment is truer than ever with Aaron Rodgers. After Russell Wilson signed with the New York Giants, they no longer have their franchise quarterback. Weeks prior, Justin Fields signed with the New York Jets on a $40 million deal. As a result, it has left […]

OK, what’s up in steel town? Cam Heyward wants a sense of urgency with the Pittsburgh Steelers while fans don’t seem to want Aaron Rodgers. Also, Heyward walked back his callout of the eclectic Rodgers. If Heyward wants to win, now, the Steelers better get a quarterback that exceeds the level of the current roster. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers haven’t made many moves in free agency, and it is concerning Cam Heyward. The Steelers defensive tackle understands that time is of the essence. Although the Steelers and Aaron Rodgers are in discussions about a contract, there is more to what they need to do. After all, backup quarterback Justin Fields signed […]

It remains to be seen what future Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ final decision is with regard to the 2025 NFL season. There is the option for him to hang up his cleats and retire. But there are also teams out there still seemingly very much interested in signing the 41-year-old signal-caller, […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ uphill battle against the Baltimore Ravens in this Saturday’s Wild Card round just got a little steeper. Two key veterans—defensive lineman Cam Heyward and kicker Chris Boswell—missed practice Wednesday due to illness, casting doubt on their availability for the crucial playoff clash (per Steelers’ Dale Lolley). The Steelers (10-7), who tumbles into […]

After Cam Heyward delivered an NSFW take following a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, the Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman was the least bit happy. The usual solid defense has given up 27, 34, and 29 points in those last three losses. However, Heyward was accused of calling out a specific teammate in the Steelers’ […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers lost their third straight game after getting dominated by the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Day. The Steelers faced a brutal December schedule with three games against playoff-bound teams in 10 days, and Pittsburgh came up short in each contest. The three-game skid has Steelers’ veteran defensive tackle Cam Heyward seeing red. […]

Calls for the dismissal of Ohio State head coach Ryan Day are nothing new in the Buckeye State. It seems as if ever since Day took over for Urban Meyer before the 2019 season, the 45-year-old coach has been sitting on something resembling a hot seat, despite the fact that Day has coached the Buckeyes […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are on top of the AFC North, with an 8-2 record, entering Week 12 against a (2-8) Cleveland Browns team with not much to play for but pride. Entering this game, the Steelers have gone undefeated since starting Russell Wilson over Justin Fields, but then, anything can happen in the NFL, and […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are flying high after getting a huge win on Sunday. Pittsburgh survived a close game against Baltimore and now sits alone atop the AFC North at 8-2. The Steelers won 18-16 in a game that came down to the wire. One defensive veteran gave Steelers kicker Chris Boswell his flowers for delivering […]

Give Preston Smith, the new pass-rusher for the Pittsburgh Steelers, some credit. He’s been one of the more consistent players at his position ever since he was drafted in the second round in 2015 by Washington (out of Mississippi State). Smith has been in the NFL for 10 seasons, and he’s notched 68.5 sacks. He’s […]

A big news story coming out with the Pittsburgh Steelers is that they will start Russell Wilson over Justin Fields for Sunday’s game against the New York Jets. As people within football gave their reactions to the Steelers news, it also garnered the response of Pittsburgh defensive lineman Cam Heyward. As he was on his […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had a solid start to the 2024 NFL season. Pittsburgh is 3-2 heading into Week 6, but they have cooled down after losing two straight games. The Steelers desperately want a win over the Raiders on Sunday. Their defense may need to step up in order to secure the victory. That’s […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers locked in one of their key defensive players before the regular season, agreeing to a three-year contract extension with defensive end Cam Heyward. The deal includes $29 million in new money and $16 million fully guaranteed, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. “Heyward, 35, who had $16M left on the final year of […]

Just five days after beating out Justin Fields for the Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback job, 12-year veteran Russell Wilson was selected by his teammates as one of four team captains for the 2024 season. The decision to make Russell Wilson a team captain comes as a bit of surprise for a multitude of reasons. First, […]

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 […]