Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Shaka Heyward sustained a hairline fracture to his left fibula in Sunday's loss to the New York Jets, NFL Network reported Monday.
Following every NFL game in 2025, Steel City Underground parses the best plays from the Pittsburgh Steelers to highlight for Steelers Nation fans to rewatch, complete with what led up to the big play(s).
How many of the most recent rookies to rush for at least two touchdowns in the same game for each NFL team?
Even after scoring his first touchdown of the season in the team's Week 6 win over the Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Connor Heyward still caught some flack from an analyst.
NFL draft stock is fluid from the start of the college football season until it concludes. These 20 players have risen up draft boards in 2025 as a result of their strong start to the season.
The NFL has hit Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Connor Heyward was the team's first fine of the 2026 season. The league announced that Heyward was docked $6,327 for a late hit that occured against the New York Jets in Week 1.
Connor Heyward didn't have the best offseason for the Pittsburgh Steelers. A lot of Steelers fans were calling for his release, which prompted his brother, Cam Heyward, to come to his defense amid his contract situation.
The big question for the Pittsburgh Steelers coming into the 2025 season was whether or not Rodgers could still play at a high level and help them compete for a Super Bowl.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have long been a team full of family ties. They currently have Joey Porter Jr. on the roster following the illustrious career of his father Joey Porter, who both was a defensive stalwart and coach for the team.
Cam Heyward will continue to be the emotional leader of the defensive unit of the Pittsburgh Steelers as he enters his 15th season. He has embraced the role over the years, helping the Steelers maintain their status as one of the league’s stingiest teams.
With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.
Connor Heyward was drafted in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft in what many believed to be a feel-good story. He's carved out a nice niche with the Pittsburgh Steelers, serving as a core special teamer and occasional pass-catching tight end on offense.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have had a very eventful offseason. Cam Heyward has raised concerns throughout the entire fan base recently as the veteran's Week 1 status remains unknown.
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are carrying four tight ends on their opening 53-man roster. The tight end room consists of Pat Freiermuth, Jonnu Smith, Darnell Washington and Connor Heyward.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have had many of their recent roster decisions questioned lately. They had a massive overhaul in 2025, which included moves like trading away a vocal leader in Minkah Fitzpatrick and signing Aaron Rodgers after a season full of drama and underachieving in New York.
Rodgers spoke a little more in depth about who he would like to see break through this season for the Steelers.
The Pittsburgh Steelers couldn't pull of their second preseason win, falling to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 17-14 at Acrisure Stadium. It wasn't the most exciting of games, but it did have it's moments of splash.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are almost ready to cut their roster down from 90 men to 53 for the regular season. Many of the players released will likely be brought back to the team immediately after to be on the practice squad.
Week 1 of the NFL preseason kicks off this week, and that means teams have released their first depth charts. As anticipated, one former Michigan State standout will be playing an additional position.
Former Michigan State tight end Connor Heyward is entering his fourth NFL season with the Pittsburgh Steelers but will likely see a position change for the 2025 season.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a strength, if not a surplus, at tight end. Pat Freiermuth has made good on his Day 2 draft capital and earned a second contract.
Connor Heyward has bulked up this offseason while preparing to take on a bit of a new role for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Heyward is up from 230 pounds to 240, and he told reporters on Wednesday that he added some extra weight to help him out while blocking, which likely means that he's ready to shift to more of a fullback role.
Steel City Underground presents our 2024 Steelers Recall: a look back at Pittsburgh Steelers games and storylines from last season. One of the more unpleasant
The Pittsburgh Steelers have made bold moves following the 2025 NFL Draft. The team has begun signing undrafted free agents, and may have uncovered some hidden gems.
Former Michigan State tight end turned Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Connor Heyward has had a small sample size in the National Football League since his debut.
The Steelers may quietly have one of the best young group of offensive weapons in the league but one unlikely second-year player believes he is in store for a big season in 2023.
The Steelers were 19-16 winners over the Falcons on Sunday to win their second game in a row.
Connor Heyward finished his career with the Spartans with 825 rushing yards, five rushing touchdowns, 711 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns.
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