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Steelers are playing with a decided lack of ego. It's helped pave the way for their 4-1 start

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been navigating the 2025 season with a strong team approach
OCTOBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press
Steelers hold Browns out of end zone in wire-to-wire win Aaron Rodgers threw two touchdown passes as the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the visiting Cleveland Browns 23-9 on Sunday afternoon.Rodgers, w...
OCTOBER 12, 2025 • THESTATE.COM
Steelers defense shines, hold Browns out of endzone in wire-to-wire win Aaron Rodgers threw two touchdown passes as the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the visiting Cleveland Browns 23-9 on Sunday afternoon.Rodgers (2...
OCTOBER 12, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Aaron Rodgers throws for 2 TDs as Steelers continue home dominance of Browns in 23-9 win

Aaron Rodgers passed for 235 yards and two touchdowns, and the Pittsburgh Steelers had little trouble with the Cleveland Browns in a 23-9 victory
OCTOBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press
Tallies one reception in Week 2 Heyward secured his lone target for six yards during Sunday's 31-17 loss to Seattle.
Impact Although Heyward's snap count ranked fourth among the Steelers' tight ends Sunday, he recorded his first catch of the regular season during the loss. While it was encouraging to see him generate some offensive production in Week 2, he appears to be clearly behind Jonnu Smith, Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington on Pittsburgh's depth chart.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Tallies one reception in Week 2 Heyward secured his lone target for six yards during Sunday's 31-17 loss to Seattle.
Impact Although Heyward's snap count ranked fourth among the Steelers' tight ends Sunday, he recorded his first catch of the regular season during the loss. While it was encouraging to see him generate some offensive production in Week 2, he appears to be clearly behind Jonnu Smith, Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington on Pittsburgh's depth chart.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Rodgers brushes off revenge narrative ahead of Steelers' season opener against Jets

New Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he's happy to be playing football this weekend
SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press
Aaron Rodgers just guaranteed Connor Heyward's roster spot with one comment After this endorsement from quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Connor Heyward is a lock to make the Pittsburgh Steelers' 53-man roster in 2025.
AUGUST 19, 2025 • STILLCURTAIN.COM
Racks up 17 receiving yards Heyward secured two of three targets for 17 yards during Saturday's 31-25 preseason win over the Jaguars.
Impact Although Heyward has appeared in all 17 regular-season games in each of his first three years in the NFL, his already limited role took a hit in 2024, as he secured just six of eight targets for 40 yards and a touchdown. The Steelers acquired Jonnu Smith during the offseason while retaining Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington, so Heyward will likely be forced to settle for a minimal role on offense if he makes the 53-man roster.
AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Steelers' Connor Heyward Preparing for Position Change Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Connor Heyward could see more time in the backfield after packing on the pounds in the offseason.
JUNE 9, 2025 • THESTATE.COM
Steelers TE Connor Heyward preparing for position change The Steelers are taking a step back in their offensive philosophy as tight end Connor Heyward is packing on some weight to play fullback thi...
JUNE 7, 2025 • USATODAY.COM
Sees role diminished Heyward appeared in 17 regular-season games for the Steelers in 2024, making six catches (on eight targets) for 40 yards and a touchdown.
Impact Heyward didn't get to see the field as much this past season as he did during his sophomore campaign. The Michigan State product saw his offensive snaps drop from 383 to 194, while his catch and yardage total also fell from the 23 receptions and 167 yards he totaled in 2023. As long as Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington remain healthy for the Steelers, Heyward's opportunities in their offense will likely remain limited.
FEBRUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Scores touchdown against Dallas Heyward secured two of four targets for 23 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 20-17 loss to Dallas.
Impact Heyward had racked up just two receiving yards over the first four weeks of the regular season, but he saw his target share increase Sunday despite playing just 13 offensive snaps. While it was encouraging that he reached the end zone for the first time since 2022, he hasn't established himself as a consistent fantasy option alongside teammates Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington.
OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Heyward Hurdle | #BUFvsPIT on NFL Network/KDKA
AUGUST 18, 2024 • YOUTUBE
Reaches end zone in preseason loss Heyward secured both of his targets for four yards and a touchdown during Friday's 20-12 preseason loss to the Texans.
Impact Heyward wasn't a consistent part of the Steelers' passing game last year, as he secured 23 of 34 targets for 167 yards. However, he had a six-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter of Friday's preseason opener. Although it was encouraging to see Heyward reach the end zone against Houston, he's unlikely to be a reliable contributor during the regular season, as he remains behind Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington on the Steelers' depth chart at tight end.
AUGUST 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Catches two passes Heyward secured both of his targets for 11 yards during the Steelers' 16-10 win over Cincinnati on Sunday.
Impact The Steelers had their best game of the season offensively during Sunday's win after offensive coordinator Matt Canada was recently fired, and starting tight end Pat Freiermuth benefited by securing nine of 11 targets for 120 yards. Although Heyward had multiple catches for the sixth time in his last seven appearances, he was unable to rack up many yards and doesn't have much upside now that Freiermuth is back to full healthy.
NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Connor Heyward's 12-yard catch-and-run falls just short of first down marker Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Connor Heyward's 12-yard catch-and-run falls just short of first down marker on third-and-long.
NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • NFL.COM
Connor Heyward hurdles Packers defender for 13-yard gain Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Connor Heyward hurdles Green Bay Packers defender for 13-yard gain down the sideline for a new set of downs.
NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • NFL.COM
Catches five passes Heyward secured five of six targets for 24 yards during the Steelers' 20-10 loss to Jacksonville on Sunday.
Impact Heyward had an increased role once again Sunday since Pat Freiermuth (hamstring) remained on injured reserve. However, the 2022 sixth-rounder was unable to generate much production despite finishing second on the team in targets. Over the three games in which Freiermuth has been sidelined, Heyward has secured 10 of 13 targets for 70 yards.
OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Racks up 23 yards in win Heyward secured two of three targets for 23 yards during the Steelers' 24-17 win over the Rams on Sunday.
Impact Fellow tight end Pat Freiermuth (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve ahead of Sunday's Week 7 matchup, so Heyward continued to have an elevated role in Pittsburgh's offense. It was also encouraging to see him on the field for 86 percent of the offensive snaps, which outpaced rookie Darnell Washington, who played 53 percent of the snaps. Heyward hasn't yet had much fantasy relevance this year, but it's been encouraging to see him have his highest snap counts of the season in the Steelers' last two games.
OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mitchell Trubisky with a 3-yard touchdown pass to Connor Heyward vs. Buffalo Bills
AUGUST 20, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Connor Heyward Needs Bigger Role in Steelers Offense The Pittsburgh Steelers second-year tight end is making plays.
JULY 30, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Connor Heyward Needs Bigger Role in Steelers Offense The Pittsburgh Steelers second-year tight end is making plays.
JULY 30, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Connor Heyward, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tight End Connor Heyward is an Athlete from Suwanee, GA. He is the younger brother of former Ohio State and current Pittsburgh Steelers' defensive lin...
JULY 21, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Connor Heyward's Versatility Key to Sticking With Steelers 2023 could be a big year for Connor Heyward’s role in the Pittsburgh Steelers offense.
JUNE 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
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