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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 […]

In the high-stakes world of the NFL, a team’s success hinges on the ability to adapt and strengthen its roster. The Kansas City Chiefs, fresh off another Super Bowl-winning season, find themselves in an interesting position. Having lost defensive stalwart Frank Clark, the Chiefs must now explore strategic moves to fortify their defense. Enter Danielle […]

The 2023 NFL offseason presents a pivotal moment for the Pittsburgh Steelers. It’s a chance to make a game-changing move that could reshape their future. Remember that the Minnesota Vikings have placed formidable pass rusher Danielle Hunter on the trading block. This sets the stage for a potential blockbuster deal. With Hunter’s remarkable track record […]

Despite ranking in the top half of the NFL in total defense, the Steelers know they could get better on that side of the ball. After Larry Ogunjobi’s debut with the Steelers last season, many of his teammates believe he is poised to help Pittsburgh improve their defensive tides in 2023. Ogunjobi signed a three-year, […]

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward has big expectations for his fellow defensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi. “Larry’s going to eat a lot more this year,” Cameron Heyward said, via Joe Cammarota of SteelersDepot.com. Larry Ogunjobi played the first four seasons of his career with the Cleveland Browns, before moving to the Cincinnati Bengals in 2021, […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly missed the playoffs last season, finishing the year 9-8 and getting knocked out of postseason contention via tiebreaker. Apparently some players took it harder than others, one of them being Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward. TJ Watt said that he avoids Heyward in the offseason because of the latter’s detox strategy […]

Pittsburgh Steelers star Cameron Heyward is having absolutely none of former NFL quarterback Brady Quinn’s criticism of Ohio State star CJ Stroud before the draft. Quinn, a former first round NFL Draft pick, cited Stroud’s alleged ‘ghosting’ of Peyton and Eli Manning’s Passing Academy as something that will “set up alarms for people.” Quinn took […]

The NFL is reportedly considering banning “hip drop” tackles, per NFL’s CMO Allen Sills, via Dov Kleiman. Past and present NFL players have not taken kindly to the news, although nothing is official as of this juncture. The #NFL is planning to have an "active conversation" this offseason about possibly banning the “hip drop” tackles, […]

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward earned a spot in the Pro Bowl games, ProFootballTalk writer Myles Simmons wrote in a Tuesday article. He will take the place of Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones, who will head to Super Bowl LVII on Feb. 12. The 12-year Steelers tackle will earn his sixth-straight Pro […]

Joe Flacco used to be the leader of a fierce Pittsburgh Steelers rival in the AFC North, but Steelers veteran defensive tackle Cam Heyward is willingly forgetting the history between his team and Flacco’s Baltimore Ravens — at least for now — as he has openly sought for the quarterback’s help ahead of a crucial […]

Everyone knows how capable JJ Watt and TJ Watt are on defense. Both are missiles on the field but here’s a more analytical breakdown of their similarities, via Pittsburgh Steelers veteran defensive tackle Cam Heyward on his Not Just Football with Cam Heyward (h/t Steelers Depot). “The motor is identical. They both give relentless amount […]

Fresh off a two-game win streak, the Pittsburgh Steelers entered Sunday hoping to keep their good fortunes rolling. But, unfortunately, injuries derailed their efforts as another chapter in the Pittsburgh Steelers/Baltimore Ravens rivalry is in the books, with the latest installment featuring a 16-14 win in the Ravens’ favor. Now with the Steelers’ loss in […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers suffered another disappointing loss on Sunday after getting throttled by the Eagles on the road. Vibes were certainly low in the Steelers’ locker room after losing their sixth game out of their last seven contests. Veteran defensive end Cam Heyward is hoping to help turn things around and informed reporters that he […]

As of late, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward has garnered more and more recognition for being one of the top players in his position in the NFL today. Ahead of the Steelers’ Week 6 home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he received high acclaim from a familiar foe. During a press conference on […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers took a brutal loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. It was the worst loss in team history since 1989 and showed how far the team is from being a truly competitive unit. The talents of guys like Cameron Heyward and Najee Harris were not enough to slow down the mighty Bills. […]

The recent injury to TJ Watt has completely derailed the Pittsburgh Steelers. The star edge rusher has been the heart of the defense ever since he was drafted by the team. Pittsburgh is a completely different team without Watt, and it shows in their record without him. The team is 0-6 in games without their […]

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward recently decided to drag Draymond Green’s name into a potential blockbuster boxing match. The Golden State Warriors star quickly caught wind of the news and he didn’t waste any time responding to Heyward’s challenge. Not so fast, though. Green made it abundantly clear that he has no intention of […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers may have won their Week 1 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, but they lost a key player during the game. Reigning Defensive Player of the Year TJ Watt came up huge for them during the game. However, Watt came down with an injury during the game and had to leave the game. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers got a major injury scare to deal with during their preseason finale against the Detroit Lions Sunday when star linebacker TJ Watt left the game prematurely with a knee injury. Watt suffered the injury after taking a low block from Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson, which reminded those who were watching the […]

The Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals made headlines for all the wrong reasons of late after their joint practice was called off following a massive brawl between the two sides.  This has led to some folks questioning why there are even joint practices in the first place. Pittsburgh Steelers veteran Cam Heyward has […]

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward is clearly not a fan of the no. 42 spot given to him by the 2022 NFL top 100 rankings. Heyward certainly believes he’s a better player than what his position on that list suggests, but also opined that he would rather turn his attention to what matters most, […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are not one of the teams partaking in joint practices this week. However, Steelers star defensive end Cam Heyward is taking notice of the happenings across the league. Tempers have reportedly flared in joint practices all week. On Wednesday, the joint practice between the New England Patriots and Carolina Panthers made headlines […]

Ben Roethlisberger has never been afraid to speak his mind on topics he feels strongly about. That attitude is what endeared him to Pittsburgh Steelers fans (and infuriated a good portion at times, too) during his tenure. So when Roethlisberger made some comments about the new generation of players, it certainly bothered more than a […]

Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger spoke out earlier this week and criticized today’s NFL players, saying they have a “me-first attitude”. Essentially, Big Ben believes is used to be a team-first mindset but in his eyes, that’s all changed. Well, one of Roethlisberger’s long-time teammates didn’t take kindly to the comments in Cam Heyward. […]

With the NFL allowing new helmets for their teams, the Arizona Cardinals are joining in the fun and garnering attention from all over the NFL world, including from Cam Heyward. The Cardinals revealed their new helmet, which features an all-black look along with some faint red sparkle around it. The new look is solid and […]

It’s been nearly three since that infamous brawl between AFC North rivals Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers, mainly involving quarterback Mason Rudolph and defensive end Myles Garrett, but it continues to be a topic from time to time. Take for example the recent episode of Cam Heyward’s Not Just Football podcast, where he offered an […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have embarked on a new era in franchise history, as they are slated to call upon either Mitchell Trubisky or Kenny Pickett to replace Ben Roethlisberger as their new starting quarterback for the upcoming season. Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward had a front-row seat to watch Trubisky throw the football and anchor […]

Aaron Donald is not only the most talented defensive tackle in the NFL, there are some who believe he is the league’s best player. Typically, the best player conversation revolves around quarterbacks with a few wide receiver/running back exceptions. But Donald is truly making defensive talent great again. However, Pittsburgh Steelers star defensive tackle Cam […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be heading into the 2022 season without one of their key players, Stephon Tuitt. The veteran defensive end called it a career after missing the entire 2021 season after the sudden death of his brother. He had been a Steeler since 2014 and a full-time starter since his second season. Cam […]

After suing the NFL and numerous teams, Brian Flores has finally found a new home. Although he’s not a head coach, Flores joins Mike Tomlin’s coaching staff with the Pittsburgh Steelers. As if this team needed any more help on defense, the team aims to continue dominating their opponents. Defensive star Cam Heyward weighs on […]

Ben Roethlisberger’s retirement must hit hard for loyal Pittsburgh Steelers fans. But if there’s anyone who feels it even more, it’s the teammates on the field he’s played alongside for years. For Cam Heyward and JuJu Smith-Schuster, both Steelers lifers thus far, saying goodbye to Big Ben is a truly emotional moment. Heyward has played […]

Fan bases of both the Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders were all at the edge of their seats for the overtime finale that decided their playoff fates. But towards the end, probably nobody was more nervous than fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Anyone who watched the game should know by now that a […]

After securing a win over the Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh Steelers fans likely went into the Las Vegas Raiders – Los Angeles Chargers match with high hopes. Their season was bound to continue, as the only thing preventing them from making the playoffs is a tie between those two teams. Instead, Steelers fans are currently losing […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers lost in embarrassing fashion to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, putting their record on the season at 7-7-1. Their odds of making the NFL Playoffs took a hit and their level of confidence likely did, too. Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward, however, isn’t backing down from the challenge. The five-time Pro […]

The NFL and the NFLPA recently announced changes to the league’s COVID protocols as the virus continues to spread around the NFL. Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward, who is the Steelers’ union representative, made a shocking comment about the COVID protocols while tossing the NFLPA under the bus. “If all the league’s quarterbacks are […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers defense put together a disappointing performance in Thursday’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward didn’t hold back when assessing his team’s defensive performance. In fact, Heyward invoked his inner Bill Murray to express his frustration. Cam Heyward on Steelers defensive problems: It's Groundhog Day. https://t.co/aj7BkqFXaz — ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) […]

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward has no time for nonsense, and he made that extremely clear when he ripped into wide receiver Chase Claypool’s suggestion following the team’s embarrassing 41-10 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on the road in Week 12. Via Mike Prisuta: Cam Heyward responded today on the DVE Morning Show to […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ defensive lineman Cameron Heyward has been in hot water as of late due to a “punch” he gave the Los Angeles Chargers’ quarterback Justin Herbert in the fourth quarter of the Steelers-Chargers Week 11 matchup. The offense did not result in an ejection for Heyward, but has merited a review for a […]