2024 Defense Stats
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Heyward battled injury and was ineffective for much of 2023, causing many to project further decline in 2024. Instead, he played in all 17 games and returned to the 700 defensive snap plateau. Heyward's bounceback year wasn't based solely on volume, however, as he delivered 20 quarterback hits while also remaining dominant against the run (47 run stuffs, per PFF). Projecting a full repeat of 2024 would be quite optimistic given that Heyward is entering his age-37 season, but he's shown he's still capable of delivering strong production. Read Past Outlooks
Could sit out in regular season
Heyward signaled Monday that he wouldn't rule out missing regular-season games as he tries to negotiate a restructured contract, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Heyward has not been fully participating in training camp while in the midst of a dispute with the Steelers about his current contract. Until there is some form of resolution on Heyward's desire for a raise following his strong 8.0-sack campaign in 2024, his availability for the coming season will be in some degree of doubt.
Heyward has not been fully participating in training camp while in the midst of a dispute with the Steelers about his current contract. Until there is some form of resolution on Heyward's desire for a raise following his strong 8.0-sack campaign in 2024, his availability for the coming season will be in some degree of doubt.
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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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Seeking reworked contract
Heyward hasn't been fully participating in training camp practices as he seeks a restructured contract from the Steelers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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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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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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Could sit out regular-season games
Heyward indicated Monday that he's prepared to sit out regular-season games if he isn't able to re-work his contract, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The veteran defensive tackle and Steelers defensive captain is engaged in a hold-in during training camp. Heyward is heading into the first season of a two-year, $29 million extension he agreed to last September on the heels of an injury-plagued 2023 campaign, but after playing all 17 regular-season contests in 2024 and racking up 71 tackles, including 8.0 sacks, he's looking for a raise. His $14.5 million AAV ranks just 23rd among NFL interior defensive lineman.
The veteran defensive tackle and Steelers defensive captain is engaged in a hold-in during training camp. Heyward is heading into the first season of a two-year, $29 million extension he agreed to last September on the heels of an injury-plagued 2023 campaign, but after playing all 17 regular-season contests in 2024 and racking up 71 tackles, including 8.0 sacks, he's looking for a raise. His $14.5 million AAV ranks just 23rd among NFL interior defensive lineman.