The Pittsburgh Steelers received unexpected news when it was revealed that veteran Cam Heyward would be skipping Organized Team Activities for the first time in his career. The reason behind his absence from OTAs was that Heyward was seeking a new deal.
However, on Tuesday, Steelers insider Gerry Dulac reported that Heyward is officially back with the team.
DE Cam Heyward back at Steelers facility today for third week of OTAs.
— Gerry Dulac (@gerrydulac) June 4, 2024
This development comes as a relief to many fans and teammates who hold Heyward in high regard for his contributions both on and off the field. The Steelers' defense is expected to be a dominant force during the 2024 season. There were slight concerns that Heyward might not be part of that if he didn't get a new deal, though it always felt like Heyward was not going to hold out or do anything drastic.
Steelers' Cam Heyward Is Hungry To Prove His Haters Wrong
The Steelers now appear to have Heyward back with the team, and that is exciting news for fans. At 35 years old, Heyward has been heavily criticized for his play during the 2023 season. Some believe he has lost a step. Heyward is eager to come back and prove he is still one of the best defensive linemen in the NFL.
