Steelers DT Cam Heyward Updates Injury

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward is looking for an earlier return.

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers are working without Cam Heyward, who is currently on Injured Reserve after undergoing groin surgery to repair his muscle. The initial timetable was believed to be eight weeks before he returned, but Heyward is speaking out about his "timetable" and how he views the situation. 

During the most recent episode of his podcast 'Not Just Football,' Heyward explained the injury and what happened after he left the game in Week 1.

"After the game, we rushed over to the doctor’s to get an MRI," Heyward said. "Which took 45 minutes. And it was 45 minutes way too long. Found out that I had torn some muscles. Right now, we’re at a point where I’ve got weeks instead of a year. I’m attacking it right now. Already off crutches after the first day."

He then shut down any comment about an eight-week timetable, saying he's ready to get back on the field as soon as possible and that he's already taken steps toward recovery. 

"There’s timetables out there but I’m not a regular person. Every injury I’ve been part of, I’ve been cleared earlier," Heyward said. "It’s not going to stop me from working. Timetables are for other people. I make my own."

The Steelers are awaiting his return by working through a number of depth pieces. With playoff hopes still very alive, the return of their defensive captain is highly anticipated. 

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