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Steelers' Cameron Heyward: Good to go for Monday
Cameron Heyward (knee) does not have an injury designation for Monday's matchup against Miami.Heyward was added to the injury report Friday due to a knee issue and didn't practice that day. However, he was able to return to full participation Saturday, and he's been cleared to take the field Monday. Heyward has a modest 1.5 sacks through 13 contests this season after logging 8.0 across 17 regular-season games last year.
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Steelers' Cameron Heyward: DNP Friday
Cameron Heyward (knee) did not participate in Friday's practice, Teresa Varley of the Pittsburgh Steelers' official site reports.Heyward was a new addition to the injury report Friday with a knee injury, and the inability to practice does not bode well for the veteran's chances of suiting up for Monday night's game against the Dolphins. The defensive lineman will have just one more practice to upgrade his participation level, and if he is unable to, Esezi Otomewo and Logan Lee will likely have to take over his duties on the defensive line for Monday's game.
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Steelers' Cameron Heyward: Gets in full practice Thursday
Cameron Heyward (ankle) was a full practice participant Thursday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.Heyward dealt with an ankle injury last week, though he was able to suit up Sunday against Chicago. He was limited in the Pittsburgh Steelers' first practice this week, but with a full session Thursday, he seems likely to suit up against Buffalo on Sunday.
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Steelers' Cameron Heyward: Limited participant in practice
Cameron Heyward (ankle) was a limited participant in Pittsburgh's practice Wednesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN reports.Heyward's practice status was likely precautionary, as he was also limited in practice last week before eventually playing in the team's Week 12 loss versus Chicago. The 36-year-old has recorded just 1.5 sacks so far this season but will look to be more productive Sunday versus the Bills.
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Steelers' Cameron Heyward: Cleared of injury tag
Cameron Heyward (ankle) had his injury designation removed by Pittsburgh on Saturday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.Heyward managed an ankle injury this week and logged a DNP/DNP/LP practice progression. The limited session Friday appears to be enough for the veteran defensive tackle to take the field Sunday against Chicago. Heyward has had a quiet season sack-wise with just 1.5 sacks through 10 games, though he also has six defensed passes and a forced fumble.
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Steelers' Cameron Heyward: Questionable versus Chicago
Cameron Heyward (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.Heyward didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday but got in a limited practice Friday. The 36-year-old has turned in a solid season to date, posting 41 tackles (16 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and six pass breakups on 69 percent of the defensive snaps across 10 appearances.
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Steelers' Cameron Heyward: Logs five tackles vs. Cincinnati
Cameron Heyward posted five assisted tackles during the Pittsburgh Steelers' 34-12 win over the Bengals on Sunday.The veteran defensive tackle has logged at least four tackles in each of his last four games. He is up to 41 tackles (16 solo), including 1.5 sacks, six pass defenses and one forced fumble through 10 regular-season games.
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Steelers' Cameron Heyward: Gets revised deal, will play Week 1
Cameron Heyward and the Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to a revised contract Saturday that adds more than $3 million in new-money incentives, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.Heyward had been seeking a reworked contract throughout training camp, and he and the team were ultimately able to agree upon adding incentives that will allow him to make up to $18 million in 2025. With the new deal in place, Heyward will almost certainly take the field Sunday against the Jets. That wasn't a certainty at the start of the weekend, as Heyward wasn't fully committal about suiting up when asked Friday about whether he'd play.
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Steelers' Cameron Heyward: Week 1 availability uncertain
Cameron Heyward said Friday he's "preparing" to play Sunday against the Jets, though he wouldn't commit to being on the field amid a lingering contract dispute, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.Heyward's availability for Sunday's season opener may hinge on a reworked contract being worked out between him and the Pittsburgh Steelers. The veteran pass rusher has been participating in practice, so he's unlikely to face a ramp-up period before taking the field. Heyward had 8.0 sacks and 11 passes defensed in the 2024 regular season.
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Steelers' Cameron Heyward: Expected to play Week 1
Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday he expects Cameron Heyward to play in Sunday's Week 1 game against the Jets, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.Heyward angled for a new contract and conducted a "hold in" during training camp, only practicing on a limited basis throughout the summer, but Tomlin believes his star defensive lineman will be on the field for the start of the regular season. Heyward is now 36 years old but did start all 17 regular-season contests last season, recording 71 tackles (35 solo), including 8.0 sacks, and a career-best 11 pass deflections. He was named a first-team All-Pro.
Cameron Heyward
#97 DL / Pittsburgh Steelers / EXP: 15YRS Height: 6-5 Weight: 295 lb Age: 36 College: Ohio State Bye 5Fantasy Points by Week
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- FANTASY PTS
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- 30%
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- DT Rank
- NR