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Cam Heyward Climbs Up PFF Ratings for 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward in a game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Jan. 8, 2024. -- Ed Thompson / Steelers Now Defensive captain Cam Heyward was ranked as the third-best interior defensive lineman recently by Pro Football Focus. Despite numerous draft moves to address the trenches, the Steelers saw Cam Heyward's career resurgence in 2024. This came after an injury-plagued 2023. Pro Football Focus recently ranked him as the third-best interior defensive lineman. He ranked only behind Kansas City's Chris Jones and New York's Dexter Lawrence. The 15-year veteran is coming off of a remarkable turnaround from one of his best seasons last year. Advertisement Heyward, who turned 36 this past month, finished 2024 with eight sacks, 20 quarterback hits, and a career-high 11 pass deflections. This effort earned him his seventh career Pro Bowl and fourth All-Pro honors. Despite drafting Derrick Harmon in the first-round and Keeanu Benton two years ago, Heyward doesn't see this year as a 'passing of the torch.' Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward at OTAs on May 27, 2025. — Ed Thompson / Steelers Now 'I think you don't really think about passing the torch right now,' Heyward said at OTA's last week. 'I think it's about, 'How can we make this team the best it can be?' It's not about holding secrets or anything. It's about making sure we're all growing at a pace that, by Week 1, we're ready to kick this thing up.' Advertisement One thing is for sure: Cameron Heyward is playing some of his best football. He may even have enough in the tank to finish his current contract. This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Cam Heyward Climbs Up PFF Ratings for 2025 Related Headlines
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Raiders O-Lineman Calls Out Steelers DT Cameron Heyward: ‘He Didn't Beat Me'
Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson hopes to get another crack at Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward. Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson allowed the first sack of his NFL career against Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward last season. However, Powers-Johnson doesn't think it had anything to do with Heyward's talent. Advertisement 'I'd say playing against Cam Heyward and giving up my first sack – ever, in my entire life,' Powers-Johnson said on 'The Rush' podcast. 'I would have to say that. He didn't beat me, I beat myself. I beat myself, I overset. And he got me, and said some choice words after, and I really hope he comes back for another year. That's all I'm gonna say.' Unfortunately for Powers-Johnson, the Steelers and Raiders aren't scheduled to play in 2025, so he won't get that opportunity unless the two teams meet in the postseason. The 36-year-old's football future seems to be up in the air heading into every offseason, too. Heyward does have two more years left on the three-year, $45 million contract extension he signed last offseason, so he could choose to play it out. He also showed no signs of slowing down last season. Advertisement In 2024, he recorded 71 tackles (35 solo), eight sacks and 11 passes defensed, keeping himself in the conversation as one of the best interior defensive linemen in the NFL. Nov. 8, 2015 – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. – Heinz Field: – Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end CAMERON HEYWARD (97) during the game. (Photo by Brian Kunst/Zuma Press/Icon Sportswire) Only time will tell how much longer Heyward will play and if Powers-Johnson will get a chance at revenge, but he seems to be focused on continuing to play at a high level in 2025. 'I think you don't really think about passing the torch right now,' Heyward said at OTA's last week. 'I think it's about, 'How can we make this team the best it can be?' It's not about holding secrets or anything. It's about making sure we're all growing at a pace that, by Week 1, we're ready to kick this thing up.' Advertisement This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Raiders O-Lineman Calls Out Steelers DT Cameron Heyward: 'He Didn't Beat Me' Related Headlines
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Steelers DT Cam Heyward roasts Raiders center Jackson Powers-Johnson in hilarious fashion
Steelers DT Cam Heyward roasts Raiders center Jackson Powers-Johnson in hilarious fashion Steelers veteran DT Cam Heyward has responded to Raiders center Jackson Powers-Johnson's callout — and it was hilarious. Powers-Johnson recently explained on Maxx Crosby's podcast that his "welcome to the NFL" moment was giving up a sack to Heyward — claiming that he beat himself, not any doing of the Steelers DT. He also added there were some words exchanged following the sack — which motivated Powers-Johnson to look forward to a rematch. On Heyward's podcast, co-host Hayden Walsh asked the Steelers veteran what he said to Powers-Johnson — and Heyward claimed he blacked out and couldn't remember. He also shot down Powers-Johnson's "I beat myself" comment: "That wasn't the only time he got beat, I'm going to be honest," Heyward laughed. "I'm going to be honest too — this is the other thing — he's saying this and we don't even have him scheduled this year. That's kind of funny." Heyward finished the roast of Powers-Johnson with a final shot at the "He didn't beat me" argument: "It ain't going to say that in the stat sheet, my dog. That's on you." Powers-Johnson may be 0-2 after Heyward's response — which makes you wonder why the second-year Raider bothered bringing any of this up this offseason. For up-to-date Steelers coverage, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like.
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Pittsburgh Steelers' Cameron Heyward Takes Shot at Raiders' Offensive Anchor Jackson Powers-Johnson
Pittsburgh Steelers' Cameron Heyward Takes Shot at Raiders' Offensive Anchor Jackson Powers-Johnson originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Pittsburgh Steelers captain and defensive standout Cameron Heyward is stuck in a childish war of words of sorts. Advertisement The Steelers star is entering his 15th season in 2025, while Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson will embark on just his second. During an appearance on his teammate Maxx Crosby's "The Rush" podcast, Powers-Johnson described his "Welcome to the NFL" moment in his rookie season. He said it stems from a Week 6 matchup between Pittsburgh and Las Vegas. "I'd say playing against Cam Heyward and giving up my first sack ... ever ... in my entire life," Powers-Johnson said. "I would have to say that. He didn't beat me, I beat myself. I beat myself, I overset. And he got me, and said some choice words after, and I really hope he comes back for another year. That's all I'm gonna say." Heyward took to his own podcast, "Not Just Football," to provide the proverbial slap back to reality for Powers-Johnson. Advertisement "Hey man, I was close a lot of times. I just, you know, I delivered the baby at that moment," Heyward said. "I don't remember what I said. You know, I tend to black out in those moments, but that wasn't the only time he got beat. I'm gonna be honest. "I'm gonna be honest too, this is the other thing," Heyward said. "He's saying this, and we don't even have him scheduled this year. That's kind of funny. So now you're talking stuff when you had all this time to even bring this up." It was one of just two sacks that the former Oregon Ducks offensive lineman gave up last season during his rookie campaign. And the fact that he wants another shot at Heyward is admirable, but it won't happen in 2025 unless one of them is traded to another team. The Steelers and Raiders aren't on each other's schedule next season. So we may have to wait a while before we see how this thing ends. Advertisement Related: Steelers Ex 5th-Round Running Back Released From CFL Team Related: Steelers Rumored Interest in Jonnu Smith Back On per Report This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Cam Heyward Has Strong Response to Raiders OL Jackson Powers-Johnson
Cam Heyward Has Strong Response to Raiders OL Jackson Powers-Johnson originally appeared on Athlon Sports. There could be an unlikely rivalry brewing in the AFC. The Las Vegas Raiders and Pittsburgh Steelers have been rivals for decades, but there's apparently some bad blood between players from each team. Advertisement Recently, second-year offensive lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson revealed that he's eyeing his next matchup with Pro Bowl defensive lineman Cameron Heyward. "I'd say playing against Cam Heyward and giving up my first sack-ever, in my entire life," Powers-Johnson said on a recent episode of "The Rush." "I would have to say that. He didn't beat me, I beat myself. I beat myself, I overset. And he got me, and said some choice words after, and I really hope he comes back for another year. That's all I'm gonna say." Cam Heyward sacking Aidan O' R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images Heyward has been in the NFL for 14 years, and he's faced hundreds of offensive linemen. He had a chance to respond to Powers-Johnson and suggested that he beat him more than once. Advertisement "Hey man, I was close a lot of times. I just, you know, I delivered the baby at that moment," Heyward said on the "Not Just Football" podcast. "I don't remember what I said. You know, I tend to black out in those moments, but that wasn't the only time he got beat. I'm gonna be honest." Heyward is an interesting player for Powers-Johnson to start beef with. He's very likely going to be a Hall of Famer one day and is still one of the best defensive linemen in the NFL. The 2025 season will be the first time since 2020 that the Raiders and Steelers don't play in the regular season, so it could be a while before Heyward and Powers-Johnson get another shot at each other. Related: Ashton Jeanty Explains Why He Was Hoping to Get Drafted by Raiders: Exclusive Related: DeSean Jackson Has Stern Words for Raiders OC Chip Kelly This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
