Cam Heyward’s road to the Steelers record began with patience and an invaluable education
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) talks with teammates on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets in Pittsburgh Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Gene J. Puskar]
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Longtime Steelers defensive end Cam Heyward will enter the team’s record book when Pittsburgh hosts the New York Giants. Heyward will play in his 202nd regular-season game, breaking a tie with Hall of Fame defensive back Donnie Shell for the most by a defender in team history. The 35-year-old Heyward remains a force in his 14th season. He has three sacks already to boost his career total to 83 1/2, the most ever by a Pittsburgh defensive lineman. The NFL’s 2023 Walter Payton Man of the Year is also a fixture in the Steelers community, where his foundation focuses on things such as childhood literacy and fighting cancer.
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