Cam Heyward Injury: Updates on Steelers Star’s Ankle and Return

August 27, 2016   ·   Alec Nathan   ·   Jump to comments

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward was carted off against the New Orleans Saints on Friday due to a high ankle sprain, but he does not expect to miss time during the regular season.

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Heyward Comments on Injury Saturday, Aug. 27 Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette noted Heyward said he'll be ready to play against the Washington Redskins in the regular-season opener Sept. 12.
Steelers Need Heyward Healthy for Playoff Push The Steelers signed Heyward to a six-year deal worth just north of $59 million prior to the 2015 training camp. That sizable commitment all but signaled the team's willingness to make him a centerpiece of the defense moving forward.
After recording 7.5 sacks over the course of his first three seasons in the Steel City, Heyward matched that total in 2014 while posting 35 tackles. Appearing in all 16 games during the 2015 regular season, he recorded a career-high 39 tackles and seven sacks.
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