Pittsburgh Steelers DE Cameron Heyward plans to play several more seasons and has recovered from his core muscle injury, a source told ESPN.com's Jeremy Fowler.

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Pittsburgh Steelers six-time Pro Bowl defensive end Cameron Heyward hasn't attended the team's voluntary offseason workouts and doesn't plan to attend organized team activities as he seeks a contract extension, according to sources. Heyward is a long-time team captain who has never missed an offseason program. The 35-year-old former 31st overall pick by the Steelers in 2011 out of Ohio State is entering the final year of his four-year, $65 million deal. The 35-year-old has obviously been one of the faces of the franchises for a long time now, but he played in only 11 games due to a core injury in 2023 and finished with just 33 tackles (25 solo), two sacks, six tackles for loss and a pass defended. Contract issues aside, Heyward is expected to be a full-go for the start of training camp and the 2024 regular season. He has 80.5 career sacks and could be streamer in IDP leagues in good matchups if he's healthy in 2024.

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Pittsburgh Steelers DE Cameron Heyward (groin) should be available for the start of training camp, according to head coach Mike Tomlin.

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Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward (groin) had a cleanup procedure this offseason to help fix a lingering issue with his groin and core-muscle surgery from in-season, but head coach Mike Tomlin doesn't think Heyward's recovery would linger into the training programs this offseason. "I'm not anticipating it to be a factor by the time we get to training camp," Tomlin said. The 34-year-old veteran should have missed 12 weeks last year after his initial surgery, but he powered back quicker than that. He also dealt with a knee issue that kept him from practicing fully throughout almost the entire season. The six-time Pro Bowler could bounce back in IDP fantasy leagues in 2024 if he's completely healthy. Heyward had only two sacks in 11 starts in 2023 but recorded 20.5 sacks the previous two seasons combined.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed free-agent defensive lineman Dean Lowry, according to Ari Meirov of the 33rd Team. Lowry was a fourth-round pick by the Green Bay Packers in the 2016 NFL Draft, and he spent seven seasons with the organization before one year with the Minnesota Vikings in 2023. Overall, the 29-year-old has racked up 267 tackles, 15.5 sacks, one forced fumble, five fumble recoveries, one interception, 17 pass deflections, and 19 run stuffs through his first 120 NFL games. He played in just nine games last season before suffering a pectoral injury. Lowry is unlikely to crack the starting lineup for Pittsburgh, but he will provide depth behind Larry Ogunjobi and Cameron Heyward in Mike Tomlin's attacking defense. He is not on the fantasy IDP radar.

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Updating a previous report, Pittsburgh Steelers DE Cameron Heyward's (groin/core) recent surgery was a clean-up procedure for an unspecified groin/core muscle issue, per source on Wednesday, Feb. 21.

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Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward recently posted a picture of himself in a hospital bed with the caption, "Surgery done finally! Ready to get back to feeling good!" It's unclear what procedure the 2023 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year underwent, but he missed six games while on Injured Reserve with a groin injury in 2023. The 34-year-old is a six-time Pro Bowler and four-time All-Pro selection, so his status and health heading into 2024 is a key development for the Steelers, who have failed to win a playoff game since 2016. Injuries to key players have been a constant in recent seasons.

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Pittsburgh Steelers DE Cameron Heyward (undisclosed) underwent surgery Monday, Feb. 19, to repair an undisclosed injury.

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Pittsburgh Steelers defensive co-captain Cameron Heyward was named the NFL's 2023 Walter Payton Man of the Year on Thursday. The award was established in 1970 and is considered the league's most prestigious honor as it recognizes NFL players who excel on the field and also demonstrate a meaningful impact in their community. He created The Heyward House in 2014, a program that benefits underprivileged children and their families through a variety of programs, with an emphasis on fighting hunger, combating cancer, encouraging childhood literacy and providing support for students and teachers. On the field, Heyward has been a six-time Pro Bowler and three-time first-team All-Pro. The 34-year-old veteran pass-rusher only played in 11 games in 2023 and had 33 tackles (25 solo) and two sacks for the Steelers.

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Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward scoffed at retirement rumors. He also made it clear he won't accept a pay cut. The veteran has had a remarkable career with the Steelers, his only team since entering the league. He's appeared in 194 regular season games with Pittsburgh, totaling 647 tackles while amassing 80.5 sacks. The 34-year-old also has six Pro Bowl appearances on his resume and is a three-time first-team All-Pro. But Heyward struggled during the 2023-24 campaign, primarily due to a groin injury, and finished with two sacks and a career-low three quarterback hits. At any rate, it appears Heyward is motivated to remain a formidable presence on the defensive side of the ball, so he could have plenty to offer IDP managers next season as long as he stays on the field, regardless of whether he remains in Pittsburgh.

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Pittsburgh Steelers LB T.J. Watt (knee) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for the team's AFC Wild Card Game against the Buffalo Bills. OG Isaac Seumalo (shoulder) did not practice on Friday, Jan. 12, but no longer appears on the injury report. RB Najee Harris (knee), LB Elandon Roberts (pectoral) and S Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee) practiced in full on Friday and have also been removed from the injury report. CB Patrick Peterson (rest), DT Cameron Heyward (rest) and DT Larry Ogunjobi (rest) were not given a practice designation on Friday but are expected to be available.

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Pittsburgh Steelers LB T.J. Watt (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 11. DT Cameron Heyward (non-injury) was limited during practice. S Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee), LB Elandon Roberts (pectoral) and OG Isaac Seumalo (shoulder) fully participated in practice.

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Pittsburgh Steelers OG Isaac Seumalo (shoulder) and LB T.J. Watt (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 10. CB Patrick Peterson (non-injury), LB Elandon Roberts (pectoral), DE Cameron Heyward (non-injury) and DE Larry Ogunjobi (non-injury) were limited during practice. S Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee) fully participated in practice.

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Pittsburgh Steelers DB Trenton Thompson (neck), S Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee) and LB Elandon Roberts (pectoral) were limited in practice on Thursday, Jan. 4, and are listed as questionable for Week 18 versus the Baltimore Ravens. OG Isaac Seumalo (shoulder) and LB Myles Jack (personal) did not practice on Thursday but are expected to be available. DT Cameron Heyward (groin) and LB T.J. Watt (rest) were limited in practice all week but no longer appear on the injury report. QB Kenny Pickett (ankle) and RB Najee Harris (knee) practiced in full on Thursday and have also been removed from the injury report. DT Larry Ogunjobi (rest) was not given a practice designation on Thursday but is expected to play.

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Pittsburgh Steelers S Trenton Thompson (neck), S Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee), LB Elandon Roberts (pectoral), LB T.J. Watt (non-injury), DE Cameron Heyward (groin) and DE Larry Ogunjobi (non-injury) were limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 3. QB Kenny Pickett (ankle) and OG Isaac Seumalo (shoulder) fully participated in practice.

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Pittsburgh Steelers S Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee) and OLB Elandon Roberts (pectoral) did not practice Tuesday, Jan. 2. DB Trenton Thompson (neck), OG Isaac Seumalo (shoulder) and DT Cameron Heyward (groin) were limited at practice. Pittsburgh conducted a walkthrough Tuesday so participation levels are estimations.

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Pittsburgh Steelers DB Trenton Thompson (neck) and S Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 16 against the Cincinnati Bengals. QB Kenny Pickett (ankle) was limited in practice all week and has also been ruled out. DB Elijah Riley (ankle) practiced in full for a second straight day on Thursday, Dec. 21, and is listed as questionable. OG Isaac Seumalo (shoulder) did not practice on Thursday but is no longer on the injury report. RB Najee Harris (knee), OT Broderick Jones (ankle), TE Pat Freiermuth (knee) and DT Cameron Heyward (concussion) practiced in full on Thursday and also have been removed from the injury report.

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Pittsburgh Steelers DT Cameron Heyward (concussion) has been cleared by an independent neurological consultant and has exited the NFL's concussion protocol.

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Pittsburgh Steelers S Trenton Thompson (neck) and S Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee) did not take part in practice on Wednesday, Dec. 20. In addition, QB Kenny Pickett (ankle) and OG Isaac Seumalo (shoulder) were limited and RB Najee Harris (knee), S Elijah Riley (ankle), OT Broderick Jones (ankle), TE Pat Freiermuth (knee) and DL Cameron Heyward (concussion) practiced in full.

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Pittsburgh Steelers DB Trenton Thompson (neck), RB Najee Harris (knee), S Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee) and OG Isaac Seumalo (shoulder) did not practice on Tuesday, Dec. 19. QB Kenny Pickett (ankle), DB Elijah Riley (ankle), OT Broderick Jones (ankle), TE Pat Freiermuth (knee) and DT Cameron Heyward (concussion) were limited.

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