Heyward posted 71 tackles, including 8.0 sacks, along with 11 pass defenses in 17 games during the regular season. 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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Pittsburgh Steelers
Birthdate
5/6/1989 (35)
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6'5", 295 lbs
Draft Info
2011: Rd 1; Pk (PIT)
Birthplace
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Position
DT
College
Ohio State
Experience
14 seasons
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Pittsburgh Steelers
2011-Present
(14 seasons)
Heyward posted 71 tackles, including 8.0 sacks, along with 11 pass defenses in 17 games during the regular season. 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 (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 missed back-to-back practices to begin the week, but he's fully recovered from his illness and is ready to rock for Saturday's road AFC wild-card clash. The veteran defensive lineman racked up 8.0 sacks across 17 regular-season appearances and will work to provide pressure against Baltimore's standout signal-caller Lamar Jackson.
Heyward (illness) did not practice Wednesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports. Heyward has missed back-to-back practices due to a flu, per Pryor. The veteran edge rusher has limited time remaining to get back to full health before Saturday's road wild-card matchup against the Ravens. Heyward tallied 8.0 sacks across 17 regular-season appearances, so his availability will be pivotal to Pittsburgh's chances of getting pressure on opposing quarterback Lamar Jackson.
Heyward (illness) didn't practice Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports. Heyward played and logged his usual snap count in last Saturday's loss to the Bengals, but he's since been struck by an illness. It's early enough in the week that the veteran defensive lineman will likely be able to recover from the ailment adequately enough to suit up in Saturday's AFC wild-card game against the Ravens, though it nonetheless bears monitoring his practice status throughout the remainder of the week. Heyward was once again a key member of the Steelers' pass rush with 8.0 sacks during 17 regular-season games.
Heyward recorded five tackles (three solo), including 2.0 sacks, in Sunday's 27-14 win over the Browns. The veteran defensive lineman now has 8.0 sacks on the year among 55 tackles (29 solo). Heyward also has eight pass breakups. The 2011 first-round pick has played in all 13 games and on at least 59 percent of the defensive snaps in each contest.
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. Heyward notched his first sack since Week 10, bringing down Joe Burrow in the victory. Additionally, the defensive lineman reached at least four tackles for the fourth time in five games and ninth time overall in 2024. Heyward has now produced 50 total tackles (26 solo), including 6.0 sacks, while registering eight passes defensed this season.
Heyward recorded two solo tackles, both of which were sacks, and a pass defensed in Sunday's 28-27 win over the Commanders. The defensive end also played on 86 percent of the defensive snaps. Heyward has 35 tackles (20 solo), including 5.0 sacks, and three pass breakups in 2024.
Heyward finished Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Colts with six tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks. Heyward got to backup quarterback Joe Flacco twice Sunday, as the former split sacks with Beanie Bishop and Larry Ogunjobi in the third and fourth quarter, respectively. Heyward is now up to 2.0 sacks on the year, which ties his total across 11 regular-season games in 2023.
Heyward logged four tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sack, in Pittsburgh's 20-10 win over the Chargers on Sunday. Heyward helped limit the Los Angeles' offense to just 168 total yards and also managed to record his first sack of the campaign. Through his first three appearances season the 35-year-old has now amassed 11 tackles (six solo).