Cam Heyward Once Again Elected to Esteemed Post for Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers have elected Cam Heyward as their NFL Players Association player representative, per source.

Outside linebacker Alex Highsmith, guard Mason McCormick and defensive tackle Keeanu Benton join Heyward the alternates.

Earlier this year, Heyward was re-elected to the NFLPA's executive committee. He's serving a one-year term as one of 10 vice presidents, the others being Oren Burks, Zaire Franklin, Harrison Phillips, Tanoh Kpassagnon, Ted Karras, Case Keenum, Jonathan Greenard, Brandon McManus and Thomas Morstead. Jalen Reeves-Maybin is the NFLPA's president.

The #Steelers have once again elected Cam Heyward as their NFLPA player representative, per source. Alex Highsmith, Mason McCormick and Keeanu Benton are the alternates. pic.twitter.com/h9lSUmNVGy — Alan Saunders (@ASaunders_PGH) October 20, 2026

The #Steelers have once again elected Cam Heyward as their NFLPA player representative, per source. Alex Highsmith, Mason McCormick and Keeanu Benton are the alternates. pic.twitter.com/h9lSUmNVGy

Alan Saunders (@ASaunders_PGH) October 20, 2026

Heyward was first elected to the executive committee on a two-year term in 2024 and has served as a spokesperson in the Steelers ' locker room.

On Tuesday, Heyward detailed the Steelers' preparation for their upcoming matchup with the New Orleans Saints in Paris.

"They tell us, 'Don't eat too late, try to get some rest and then try to stay up as much as you can once you get there,'" Heyward said on "The Rich Eisen Show." "You don't wanna have your TV on or your iPad on the plane too long. But it's gonna be a rough one once we get there. … We've gotta create an edge here, so I'm gotta make sure to take care of my body."