Steelers’ Connor Heyward stepping out of older brother Cam’s shadow
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Pittsburgh Steelers' Pat Freiermuth (88), Connor Heyward (83) and Darnell Washington (80) celebrate Heyward's touchdown run in the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Pittsburgh, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Justin Berl) PITTSBURGH — There’s a legacy that comes when your last name is Heyward, and you play football for a living. Especially when you do it in Pittsburgh. Connor Heyward has known this basically his entire life. The Steelers tight end/fullback grew up hearing the stories about his father, former NFL running back and University of Pittsburgh great Craig “Ironhead” Heyward. He watched from afar as older brother Cam evolved...