Cam Heyward shares emotional moment after Mike Tomlin's departure
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 2:34 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Following Mike Tomlin's resignation as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cam Heyward discussed an emotional team dinner on his podcast, 'Not Just Football with Cam Heyward'. The dinner occurred after Tomlin's exit and turned into a heartfelt reflection session among players. Traditionally a light-hearted event, this year’s gathering featured players expressing gratitude and sharing their experiences. Heyward revealed that many teammates expressed their feelings emotionally, highlighting the strong bond within the team forged under Tomlin's leadership. The team faces uncertainty about the future after a significant change in coaching.
- •Mike Tomlin steps down after 19 seasons as head coach
- •Cam Heyward recounts an emotional rookie dinner
- •Players shared feelings and reflections on their experiences
- •Dinner shifted from tradition to heartfelt gathering
- •Team's future is uncertain after Tomlin's departure
- 2:34 PMYahoo Sports — Cam Heyward reveals emotional team moment after Mike Tomlin exit
"Steelers captain Cam Heyward shares details about a tearful team dinner following head coach Mike Tomlin's sudden departure from Pittsburgh.
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