Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cam Heyward was caught in a beef with Antonio Brown. Brown has called out several stars in the past, and his recent shot was at Heyward. Brown called on Heyward on X, asking if he was Magic Johnson’s son, EJ Johnson.
EJ Johnson is a recognized voice in the LGBTQ+ community even since he came out as gay back in 2013. Brown’s post on X asking if Hayward was EJ Johnson had a spelling error.
“Cam Hayward is Magic’s son?”Antonio Brown asked.
It turns out that Brown was clearly mocking Cam Heyward for his appearance. As for the Steelers star, he took advantage of the mistake and clapped back at Brown.
“Good thing you can’t spell?! Let me know when you back in the states.”Heyward wrote.
Good thing you can’t spell?! Let me know when you back in the states
— Cam Heyward (@CamHeyward) June 18, 2025
Cam Heyward (left) and Antonio Brown (right). Photo credits: Imagn
Cam Heyward (left) and Antonio Brown (right). Photo credits: Imagn
Everyone is aware that Antonio Brown is going through legal issues since he’s facing attempted murder charges. Brown has not been in the US for a while, and Heyward’s strong response was a direct shot at Brown’s legal issues.
Brown reportedly fired a gun, which grazed a man’s neck. Video evidence has shown Brown retrieving a firearm, and he was detained briefly. However, the former player was released since he was a victim of an attack.
Raiders Guard Jackson Powers-Johnson Wishes To Play Against Cam Heyward
Cam Heyward has proved to be a great player, and it’s not the first time stars have praised him. The NFL star received praise from Las Vegas Raiders guard Jackson Power-Johnson. Johnson mentioned that Heyward beat him, and he wants to get the opportunity again to play against him.
“I’m speaking to Cam — he did beat me. He did beat me. I got my a– kicked that game. I understand, but I want to go against the best of the best. So, I’m never going back down against that. I would love to play against him again, and I hope he has a great career,”Jackson Powers-Johnson said.
Pittsburgh Steelers, Cam Heyward
Nov 2, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cam Heyward watches the game against the Tennessee Titans during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports
The NFL star hopes to get the opportunity, but the Pittsburgh Steelers will not meet the Las Vegas Raiders in the upcoming regular season. The only way Johnson could face Cam Heyward is if both teams make it to the playoffs.
Cam Heyward
Steelers DL Cam Heyward – Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Heyward is preparing for a strong run as he hopes to help his team make the playoffs in the upcoming season.
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