Fresh off a new contract extension, Cameron Heyward played a great game against the Atlanta Falcons to open the 2024 season. The box score wasn’t flashy, but his impact went beyond the stats with stout play against the run and his trademark power on display while pushing the pocket in the passing game.
It is a stark contrast to the season opener a year ago, where he entered the game already dealing with a groin injury.
“I dove trying to sack the quarterback, and as soon as I dove, everything tore in my groin,” Heyward said via his Not Just Football podcast, reflecting on his Week 1 experience in 2023.