Steelers DT Cam Heyward called out by Raiders center: 'He didn't beat me, I beat myself'
Steelers DT Cam Heyward called out by Raiders center: 'He didn't beat me, I beat myself'
Steelers DT Cameron Heyward was just called out by Raiders IOL Jackson Powers-Johnson.
Appearing on Raiders star DE Maxx Crosby's podcast, Powers-Johnson was asked to share what his "welcome to the NFL moment" was in 2024 — and he described it as playing against Heyward, while also calling out the Steelers veteran for a rematch soon:
"You gotta say playing against Cam Heyward and giving up my first sack — ever, in my entire life. He didn't beat me, I beat myself," Powers-Johnson said with a grimace. "I beat myself. I overset. I overset and he got me. And [Heyward] said some choice words after, and I really hope he comes back for another year. That's all I'm going to say."
Barring a playoff meeting, Heyward won't face off against Powers-Johnson in 2025 — which may be in the second-year Raider's best interests, as he may have bitten off more than he can chew with the Steelers vet.
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