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Cam Heyward’s Week 1 Status Uncertain as Steelers Expect Him to Play

Pittsburgh’s need up front grows with rookie Derrick Harmon ruled out for the opener.

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 16: Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during the NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Acrisure Stadium on August 16, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • On his Not Just Football podcast, Heyward said there were no contract updates and responded "We'll see" when asked if he will play Sunday.
  • Head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters he has "no reservations" about Heyward’s readiness and is "certainly expecting" him to face the Jets.
  • Heyward returned to full participation on Aug. 19 and practiced Wednesday, but he has not reached a revised agreement with the team.
  • First-round pick Derrick Harmon has been ruled out for Week 1, increasing the stakes for Pittsburgh’s defensive line rotation.
  • The veteran seeks to be "valued" after a 2024 First-Team All-Pro season under a contract signed last September through 2026, and one ESPN analyst floated added cash and reachable incentives as a potential resolution.