#97 -
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| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2024-09-03 |
Re-signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers to a three-year contract.
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| 2023-11-01 |
Activated from the reserve/injured; designated for return list by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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| 2023-10-26 |
Placed on the reserve/injured; designated for return list by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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| 2023-09-14 |
Groin surgery, injured reserve.
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| 2020-09-06 |
Signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers to a four-year contract extension.
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| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NFL | Named to play in Pro Bowl Named to play in Pro Bowl | 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 |
Heyward (illness) was a full participant in Friday'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.
Heyward (illness) did not practice Wednesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Does a nice job pressuring the pocket. Uses his hands to get free, has some nice moves to get past his blocker and is a well-rounded lineman with excellent size. Can get into the backfield. Needs to find his niche along the line. Doesn't possess elite open-field speed which limits his abilities in pursuit. Not a monster tackler. Needs to do a better job against the run.
Long Range Potential: Excellent defensive lineman.
