Steelers Fans Fear Cam Heyward Missing Week 1 After Big Adam Schefter Update

Schefter noted that Heyward and the Steelers have not settled this issue, which could impact his availability when the team opens the season. While he admitted he doesn’t truly know what will happen, his comments hinted that Heyward’s absence in Week 1 is a very real possibility.

"We are gonna see, he has a big decision to make there," Schefter said. "It was actually the first thing I thought of when I saw that Jaylen Warren has a new deal… they have not resolved that, they have not been able to figure it out."

Schefter hasn’t exactly been in the know when it comes to what will happen with Heyward. 

Perhaps the biggest takeaway, though, is the mere possibility that missing the Week 1 game is even being discussed. That in itself is a concern and a distraction.

"I would think it is gonna be very interesting to see if Cam Heyward is on the practice field Wednesday," Schefter said. "As the Steelers get ready to open their season on Sunday against the Jets… I would imagine he will have a decision to make on Sunday. We probably will get an idea where he is at on Wednesday. If he is not practicing, then it is not gonna be a great sign… It’s about to get interesting there."

For a team that relies heavily on its defensive front to set the tone, the absence of its most experienced leader would be a major setback. The Jets are expected to enter 2025 with a mobile Justin Fields and an improved offense, making the Steelers’ defensive presence in the trenches all the more critical.

Steelers Fans Not Expecting Cam Heyward To Miss Any Games By Choice

The possibility of Heyward not being on the field in Week 1 adds even more pressure to Pittsburgh’s younger defenders. Many Steelers fans, however, are overly confident that Heyward will not miss any games in 2025 by choice. 

Heyward deserves whatever he wants. He has been a staple in Pittsburgh, and many fans respect his decisions. The concern, though, is that the season is here, and time is running out for both Heyward’s career and this aging defensive roster. All eyes will be on Heyward leading up to this game.

However, just because the Steelers' fan base doesn’t think Heyward will miss any games by choice, a top insider is saying it is definitely a possibility. That is scary for Steelers fans to hear so close to the season opener.

Does this message from Adam Schefter scare you at all? Why or why not?