Brooke Pryor, ESPN Group of workers Editor
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward has cleared the concussion protocol nearest being evaluated through an sovereign neurologist, the group introduced Thursday.
Heyward, who is predicted to play games in Saturday’s pivotal recreation in opposition to the Cincinnati Bengals, entered the protocol nearest the loss to the Indianapolis Colts this presen Saturday. He performed 77% of Pittsburgh’s defensive snaps in that recreation.
Heyward used to be a restricted player in Tuesday’s apply, and he practiced totally Wednesday.
Heyward, a defensive captain, used to be a key a part of the Steelers’ try in slowing the Bengals of their Life 12 win, recording 4 tackles and a sack.
Pittsburgh (7-7) can spice up its postseason hopes with a victory over section rival Cincinnati (8-6), which enters the weekend 6th within the AFC playoff standings.
