Steelers Could Get Massive Boost with Cam Heyward News

PITTSBURGH — Steelers captain and star defensive end Cam Heyward has a chance to play against the Tennessee Titans on Thursday, head coach Mike Tomlin said on Monday. That comes after the team opened up his 21-day window to return from core muscle surgery last week. Heyward logged a full practice on Friday, and while he was not activated for their game against the Jaguars, it appears Heyward is inching closer.

Cam Heyward has hurdles and says he will not rush his return from the injury despite pushing incessantly to take the necessary steps forward to return from that injury.

“I am taking it day-by-day,” Heyward said. “I am not rushing the process. The healing is taking effect. But I have to get reps under my belt. I gotta feel more comfortable with what I am doing. Trust myself, trust my body. We’ll see where we are at.”

However, Cam Heyward revealed the true nature of his injury. Heading into the season, he already suffered from a core muscle injury. That worsened against the 49ers, and he tore his adductor muscle in his groin. So, in reality, Heyward is returning from two separate injuries here. He has to pace himself back and get the requisite level of conditioning needed for the workload he plays at on the field.

In conjunction with the doctors, Heyward has worked heavily to get his level of conditioning back to where it was before the injuries. He has no concerns about that whenever he is activated from injured reserve, which he has no clue when that will be. He says that is above his pay grade, but he will push to get back as soon as possible.

Now, for the Steelers, it will be about Heyward showing that he is ready to return against Derrick Henry and the Titans. If not, he will likely return against the Packers on November 12th.