Cam Heyward ends retirement speculation
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 4: Cameron Heyward #97 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on prior to an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens at Acrisure Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesPittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward sparked speculation on his football future this week with a post on X. The All-Pro defensive lineman posted a GIF of someone closing a book, making it seem as if he was closing the book on his career - at least that's what many assumed.
Considering he is 36, and that his long-time head coach, Mike Tomlin, stepped down, no one would be truly surprised if Heyward decided to hang up his cleats. However, that isn't the case.
Speaking on Not Just Football, Heyward says that he was signalling the NFL season coming to an end.
We're gonna close the book on the season," Heyward said. I closed the book on the season, as well."
Heyward will be entering his 16th season in the NFL, should he return in 2026. He was named an All-Pro for the sixth time in 2025.
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