Steelers defensive lineman Cam Heyward returns to practice

Pittsburgh (WJAC) Pittsburgh Steelers veteran defensive lineman Cameron Heyward returned to practice on Wednesday, six weeks after he underwent surgery to repair his hamstring. The 34-year-old has been sidelined since exiting the Steelers' Week 1 contest against the San Francisco 49ers.

Pittsburgh Steelers veteran defensive lineman Cameron Heyward returned to practice on Wednesday, six weeks after he underwent surgery to repair his hamstring.

The 34-year-old has been sidelined since exiting the Steelers' Week 1 contest against the San Francisco 49ers.

Pittsburgh says Heyward remains on the Injured Reserve list and the team has 21 days to reactivate him to the 53-man roster.

It is unclear if Heyward will return to the active roster prior to Pittsburgh's matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Kickoff for Sunday's game is scheduled for 1 p.m.

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