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Raiders Sign Fullback Connor Heyward

The Las Vegas Raiders have signed fullback Connor Heyward to a two-year deal worth up to $5.5 million, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. The contract includes $2 million fully guaranteed. Heyward hit free agency earlier this week upon the expiration of his four-year rookie deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He's scored a touchdown in three of his four pro seasons, and he posted a respectable 449 scrimmage yards during his time in the black and gold. Of course, handling the football is just a minor component of his role as a fullback. He's far more involved as a blocker, creating opportunities for the quarterback or running backs. He'll now take his talents to Las Vegas, where he'll be tasked with blocking for a young offense that features Ashton Jeanty and will also likely include projected No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza.

Mar 12, 2026 3:26 PM EST

Connor Heyward Brings In Two Catches In Thursday Night Win

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Connor Heyward caught two of his three targets for 16 yards in the team's 20-16 win over the visiting Tennessee Titans on Thursday Night Football. Meanwhile, fellow tight end Darnell Washington caught his only target for a seven-yard gain. Heyward caught a season-high five passes (six targets) for 24 yards in last week's loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars with Pat Freiermuth (hamstring) on Injured Reserve, but he couldn't keep up that elevated production in Week 9. Freiermuth will miss at least two more games, but fantasy managers just won't be able to trust Heyward for consistent production in one of the weaker offenses in the league. The 24-year-old has just 14 receptions for 105 yards and no touchdowns in eight games in 2023.

Nov 3, 2023 12:12 PM EST

Productive in season finale

Heyward secured three of four targets for 45 yards while rushing once for six yards during the Steelers' 28-14 win over the Browns on Sunday.

Jan 9, 2023 10:10 AM EST

Records first NFL touchdown

Heyward secured his lone target for 17 yards and a touchdown during the Steelers' 19-16 win over Atlanta on Sunday.

Dec 5, 2022 9:50 AM EST

Clear of injury report

Heyward (illness) returned to practice Saturday and does not have an injury designation for Monday's contest against the Colts, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Nov 26, 2022 5:22 PM EST

Sits out practice Friday

Heyward (illness) was listed as a DNP on the Steelers' injury report Friday, Chris Halicke of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Nov 25, 2022 5:17 PM EST

Musters six yards in defeat

Heyward secured his lone target for six yards during the Steelers' 16-10 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.

Oct 24, 2022 10:08 AM EST

Racks up 49 receiving yards

Heyward secured two of three targets for 49 yards during Sunday's 20-18 win over Tampa Bay.

Oct 17, 2022 9:28 AM EST

Logs two receptions in blowout loss

Heyward secured both of his targets for 12 yards during the Steelers' 38-3 loss to the Bills on Sunday.

Oct 10, 2022 9:24 AM EST