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Cam Heyward Counters 'Fire Tomlin' Chants as Ex-Steelers Push for Change

The captain says accountability inside the locker room will determine Mike Tomlin’s future conversation.

Overview

  • Pittsburgh fell to 6-6 after a 26-7 home loss to Buffalo, drawing loud “Fire Tomlin” chants at Acrisure Stadium.
  • Heyward told Heavy he respects criticism but urged teammates to play better and fix run fits, saying they must “stop the run a whole lot better.”
  • The defense produced zero sacks against Josh Allen, who had 123 yards and a touchdown, while the Steelers have allowed about 118 rushing yards per game at 4.3 per carry this season.
  • Ben Roethlisberger floated a fresh start for Tomlin and James Harrison questioned his coaching on their podcasts, with Ryan Clark voicing similar concerns in separate comments.
  • Tomlin is under contract through 2027 after a 2024 extension, and multiple reports indicate an in-season firing is unlikely, putting the focus on upcoming results starting with Sunday’s Ravens game for first place.