Report: Steelers’ Cam Heyward To Miss Multiple Weeks
Sep 10, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) reacts as he takes the field to play the San Francisco 49ers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
The Pittsburgh Steelers bad loss to the 49ers just got a whole lot worse. Cam Heyward, who left Sunday’s game due to a groin injury, is now expected to miss multiple weeks per Ian Rapoport.
#Steelers perennial Pro Bowl DL Cam Heyward is expected to miss multiple weeks because of a groin injury suffered Sunday, per me and @MikeGarafolo. He’s likely headed to IR and evaluating all options — including surgery. Decision coming soon. pic.twitter.com/cyCgM7y3XI
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 11, 2023
If Heyward is indeed ultimately placed on the injured reserve, the team will be without him for four weeks.
The defensive co captain, who was injured in the second quarter on a pass rush, is a vital piece of a Steelers line that will need to step up on Sunday to help correct the teams course. Larry Ogunjobi, Montravius Adams, Isiahh Loudermilk, Keeanu Benton, and DeMarvin Leal will be left to fill in the holes as the Black and Gold attempt to get right against the suddenly formidable Cleveland Browns.
The tough blow serves as a dose of déjà vu after losing TJ Watt early in a crucial stretch of the teams season last year. With several concerns on the defensive side of the football, not the least of which been, Patrick Petersons sudden age, Mike Tomlin has his work cut out for him as he once again try’s to lead ho team through a tough early health stretch.
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