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Cameron Heyward Preseason Fantasy Overview

Cameron Heyward

Cameron Heyward
Player Profile
DE PIT

Height

6'5"

Weight

295 lbs.

Experience

14 yrs.

Bye

9

Birthday

May 06, 1989

Age

35.9

College

Ohio State

NFL Draft Pick

2011 - Rd 1, Pk 31

Fantasy Rankings & Projections

Weekly
BYE -
Season
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Dynasty
DL161

2025 Projections

Tackles

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Assists

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Sacks

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FF

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FR

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Pass Def

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INTs

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TDs

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Fantasy Pts

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DS 3D Projection

Our Thoughts

Cameron Heyward's Preseason Player Analysis

Bottom Line

Advanced Stats

Forty Yard Dash

4.92

Forty Yard Dash Rank

83%

Speed Score

100.30

Speed Score Rank

79%

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Articles

Tommy DeVito took sacks at a high rate last time he started. He looks like a good target for IDP waiver wire pickups.

IDP Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 12

5:18pm UTC 11/19/24

Tommy DeVito made opponents sack-happy last time he stepped in for the Giants. That's why he leads this list of matchup-driven IDP waiver targets.

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Shark Bites

Cameron Heyward DE PIT

10:00am UTC 12/21/23

Neurologist clears Cameron Heyward less than a week after concussion

Neurologist clears Cameron Heyward less than a week after concussion

The Steelers announced Thursday that DL Cameron Heyward has cleared the concussion protocol. Rather than publicly ponder whether Pittsburgh's concussion process should get league review after Heyward, T.J. Watt, and Alex HIghsmith all cleared in time for the game following their injuries ... we'll just go ahead and get Heyward into the Week 16 DL rankings. He's a decent IDP option against a Bengals team that did allow him a sack last time. But Heyward hasn't generated more than 2 pressures in a game this year. He's a solid bet for tackles -- including a tackle for loss -- but a less-good bet for sack production.

The Steelers placed DL Cameron Heyward in the concussion protocol after Saturday's loss to the Colts. That'll challenge his availability for next Saturday's matchup with the Bengals. We'll watch Heyward's progress through the week.

The Steelers have activated DL Cameron Heyward from IR. The veteran has been out since suffering a groin injury in Week 1 that required surgery. His return should boost a Pittsburgh run defense that has slipped to 14th in DVOA this season after ranking fifth in that category last year. Heyward, of course, is also a pass-rush asset at full strength. He tallied 20.5 sacks over the past two seasons and tied his career high with 23 QB hits at age 33 last year. It's tough to recommend playing Heyward in Week 9 IDP lineups after an eight-week layoff. We wouldn't be surprised if Pittsburgh brings him back at less than full playing time. But Heyward is worth stashing now in plenty of leagues for whenever he does get back to full use.

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