Pittsburgh Steelers captain Cam Heyward fired back at Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson, who said he hoped to get another chance against the Steelers’ star.
Heyward forced Powers-Johnson to surrender the first sack of his NFL career, and he says that is the first sack he has ever allowed.
After the play, Heyward had ‘choice words’ for the rookie, who put in a strong campaign after being selected out of Oregon.
“I’d say playing against Cam Heyward and giving up my first sack - ever, in my entire life,” Powers-Johnson said on “The Rush” podcast. “I would have to say that. He didn’t beat me, I beat myself. I beat myself, I overset. And he got me, and said some choice words after, and I really hope he comes back for another year. That’s all I’m gonna say.”
On Heyward’s ‘Not Just Football’ podcast, he responded to Powers-Johnson, stating that was not the only time he won that matchup during the game.
“Hey man, I was close a lot of times. I just, you know, I delivered the baby at that moment,” Heyward said. “I don’t remember what I said. You know, I tend to black out in those moments, but that wasn’t the only time he got beat. I’m gonna be honest.”
The Steelers and Raiders do not play this season, and while Heyward is set to play in 2025, it is unknown if he will come back in 2026. Heyward has two years left on his contract, so he could choose to play that one out.
Even still, they will not be guaranteed to play the Raiders, but they could if both teams finish in the same spots in their respective divisions.