Steelers' Cameron Heyward Showing No Signs of Slowing Down

Steelers’ Cameron Heyward Showing No Signs of Slowing Down originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

Cameron Heyward has been with the Pittsburgh Steelers for a lengthy 14 seasons. But despite his advancing age, he is still showing no signs that it is having any effect on him.

In a recent article by PFF’s Ryan Smith, he puts together a list of 10 NFL veterans who are still competing at a very high level, and one of the players he mentions is the star defensive lineman for the AFC North team.

“Heyward is yet another player on this list who is a lock for the Hall of Fame, trailing only Chris Jones in PFF overall grade among interior defenders last season,” Smith wrote. “The five-time All-Pro is a big reason why the Steelers top PFF’s list of the best defensive lines in the NFL heading into the 2025 season. His presence will be especially valuable for Derrick Harmon, the Steelers’ first-round pick in this year’s draft.”

Heyward recently turned 36 years old, but he has been defying Father Time over the past several seasons.

In 2024, the star defensive lineman racked up eight sacks, 71 total tackles, and 20 quarterback hits. He was also able to display his ability to bat down passes at the line with 11 pass deflections this past season.

The Steelers have made the playoffs each of the last two seasons, so Heyward and the rest of the team’s defense will be looking to help lead the team back to the postseason for the third season in a row.

This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 29, 2025, where it first appeared.

Steelers’ Cameron Heyward Showing No Signs of Slowing Down

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