Cam Heyward excluded from ESPN's top 10 defensive tackles rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 4:07 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Cam Heyward did not make ESPN's 2026 rankings of top defensive tackles, a decision that Pittsburgh Steelers fans are reacting to ahead of training camp. Despite not being included, Heyward had a productive 2025 season, earning second-team AP All-Pro honors and leading Steelers defensive linemen with 78 combined tackles. He averaged 3.5 sacks, nine tackles for loss, and nine quarterback hits. The Steelers recognized his performance with a one-year contract extension in March, keeping him under contract through 2027.
- •Heyward ranked outside the top 10 defensive tackles by ESPN.
- •He achieved 78 combined tackles, 3.5 sacks, and nine tackles for loss in 2025.
- •Heyward received second-team AP All-Pro honors last season.
- •The Steelers extended his contract through 2027 in March.
- 4:07 PMYahoo Sports — Cam Heyward gets no love from ESPN rankings
"Cam Heyward was left out of ESPN’s rankings, giving Pittsburgh Steelers fans plenty to discuss before training camp.
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