Total tackles
2.3 avg · last 3 observed
Season avg: 2.3 · Home: 2.0 (2) · Away: 3.0 (1)
NFL performance trends
2026 regular season · 3 recorded appearances. Latest: 2026-09-27.
Solo tackles
1.0 avg · last 3 observed
Season avg: 1.0 · Home: 1.5 (2) · Away: 0.0 (1)
Passes defended
1.3 avg · last 3 observed
Season avg: 1.3 · Home: 1.5 (2) · Away: 1.0 (1)
Sacks
0.0 avg · last 3 observed
Season avg: 0.0 · Home: 0.0 (2) · Away: 0.0 (1)
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| Date | Opponent | Total tackles | Solo tackles | Passes defended | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-27 | CIN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026-09-20 | @ NE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026-09-13 | ATL | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
ESPN · Checked 2026-09-29. Preseason, playoffs and missing values are excluded. Historical averages are not projections. Game log source
Explore NFL player picksCameron Heyward Bio
Cameron Heyward is an American football defensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Born May 6, 1989, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he stands 6 feet 5 inches and attended Ohio State. The Steelers selected him with the 31st overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. He has spent his entire NFL career in Pittsburgh and remains on the Steelers’ 2026 roster after signing a new two-year contract on March 11, 2026.
Heyward developed into a durable interior defender, team leader and prominent voice on the Steelers’ defense. His playing style combines power at the point of attack, disciplined run defense and inside pass-rush ability. He has earned repeated Pro Bowl and Associated Press All-Pro recognition, served as a longtime team captain and received the Steelers’ Walter Payton Man of the Year honor for his community work. In 2026, Pittsburgh continued to describe him as a tone-setter for its defensive line.
- Jersey number
- 97
- Position
- DT
- Birth date
- 5/6/1989
- College
- Ohio State