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Mike Tomlin thinks Cam Heyward will be 'chomping at the bit' to play in the opener despite 'hold in'
Coach Mike Tomlin expects Cam Heyward to play in the opener despite contract holdout and limited training camp reps, focusing on health and preparation for a 17-game season.
- On Tuesday, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said he expects Cam Heyward to play in Sunday's opener against the New York Jets despite limited camp work.
- Heyward has pressed for a new contract since the offseason, seeking a reworked deal and staging a training camp hold-in; last month, he said he was `open` to sitting out regular-season games.
- Tomlin noted he limits Heyward's fully padded reps to protect the 36-year-old, who recorded eight sacks and 11 passes defensed last season, while preparing for a 17-game season.
- Rookie Derrick Harmon suffered an MCL sprain and is out for Week 1, but the Steelers declined to place him on injured reserve, leaving a chance he could return this month.
- On Wednesday, Heyward could decide whether to miss games amid unresolved contract talks, while Tomlin said the defensive line will be a committee and expects offensive additions Rodgers, Metcalf, and Smith to impact immediately.
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Tomlin addresses media prior to season-opener in New York - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin addressed the media Tuesday ahead of the team’s season-opening game against the New York Jets Sunday. Tomlin said rookie defensive lineman Derrick Harmon will miss the game with a knee injury. He also said he expects Cam Heyward to play, despite his recent “hold-in” while wanting a pay increase. The Steelers are currently favored by 2-1/2 in the season opener. The post Tomlin addresses media prior to se…
Tomlin thinks Heyward will be ‘chomping at the bit’
PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin isn’t worried about All-Pro defensive tackle Cam Heyward’s “hold in” being a factor when the Pittsburgh Steelers open the season on Sunday at the New York Jets. Heyward is seeking a reworked deal coming off one of the best seasons of his 14-year career. The seven-time Pro Bowler held himself out of the vast majority of 11-on-11 work during training camp, though Tomlin hardly seems concerned. Tomlin pointed out that Heywa…
Mike Tomlin expects Cam Heyward to play in Steelers' season opener against Jets
Sep. 2—Despite holding in and not practicing for much of training camp, Cam Heyward is expected to start Sunday for the Pittsburgh Steelers when they open the season against the New York Jets.
Mike Tomlin expects Cam Heyward to play in Week 1 — but contract issues linger
PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin said he expects defensive end Cam Heyward to play when the Steelers open the regular season on Sunday, despite the four-time All-Pro’s dissatisfaction with his contract and self-imposed limited participation in training camp.
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