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Bounces back with strong 2024
Heyward posted 71 tackles, including 8.0 sacks, along with 11 pass defenses in 17 games during the regular season.
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Heyward played in only 11 regular-season contests in 2023 and logged just 2.0 sacks, leading some to wonder how much he had left in the tank. The veteran defensive end showed this season that he still has fuel to burn, as he ranked second on the Steelers with 8.0 sacks and led the team with a career-high 11 defensed passes. Heyward was also productive in Pittsburgh's lone playoff game, recording a season-high 10 tackles. He signed a two-year contract extension in September that could set him up to retire as a Steeler.
Heyward played in only 11 regular-season contests in 2023 and logged just 2.0 sacks, leading some to wonder how much he had left in the tank. The veteran defensive end showed this season that he still has fuel to burn, as he ranked second on the Steelers with 8.0 sacks and led the team with a career-high 11 defensed passes. Heyward was also productive in Pittsburgh's lone playoff game, recording a season-high 10 tackles. He signed a two-year contract extension in September that could set him up to retire as a Steeler.
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Measurables Review
How do Cameron Heyward's measurables compare to other defensive tackles?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
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For the first time in around seven years, there are significant questions about Heyward's ability to impact an opposing offense. He played all but 20 snaps of the 2023 season at less than full strength after suffering a groin injury in Week 1, which caused him to miss the Steelers' next six games. Given that context, it wouldn't be wise to take his downturn in production last season solely on face value. However, Heyward is now entering his age-35 season, so it's fair to ask whether father time has caught up to him. It's also worth noting that Heyward held out of OTAs while seeking a new contract, though unless he's prepared to retire prior to the 2024 season if he doesn't receive an extension, he holds little leverage over the team.
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Cleared to suit up Saturday
Heyward (illness) was a full participant in Thursday's practice and does not carry an injury designation for Saturday's road wild-card game against the Ravens, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
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Misses another practice
Heyward (illness) did not practice Wednesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
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Dealing with illness
Heyward (illness) didn't practice Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
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Two sacks in win
Heyward recorded 2.0 sacks among his five tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 27-14 win over the Browns.
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Five tackles in win
Heyward recorded five total tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding a pass defensed in Sunday's 44-38 win over the Bengals.
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Extension talks ongoing
Heyward and the Steelers are discussing a potential contract extension, but the team won't continue talks once the regular season begins, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
ANALYSIS
The veteran defensive end is a free agent after this season and threatened to skip OTAs back in the spring, but Heyward wound up participating in the whole offseason program. Originally a first-round pick in 2011, Heyward has spent his entire career in Pittsburgh and is hoping to finish it with the team as well. The 35-year-old stated over the summer that he would like to keep playing through 2026, but given his age he may have to settle for a series of one-year deals rather than getting an extension from the Steelers covering that period.
The veteran defensive end is a free agent after this season and threatened to skip OTAs back in the spring, but Heyward wound up participating in the whole offseason program. Originally a first-round pick in 2011, Heyward has spent his entire career in Pittsburgh and is hoping to finish it with the team as well. The 35-year-old stated over the summer that he would like to keep playing through 2026, but given his age he may have to settle for a series of one-year deals rather than getting an extension from the Steelers covering that period.