Connor Heyward Joins Raiders, Leaves Steelers

0:00On April 3rd, Connor Hayward just spilled the tea on ditching the Pittsburgh Steelers for the Las Vegas Raiders in free agency. He drew bids from the Minnesota Vikings, Miami Dolphins, and Tava Bay Buccaneers, plus the Steelers wanted him to stay. But he locked in a two-year deal worth 5.5 million max, with 2 million guaranteed. He vived most with Raiders head coach Clint Kubiak's offense, especially their plans to use him more on attack beyond special teams. Connor said it felt like getting recruited again, hearing fresh ideas for his skills that he hadn't tapped lately. For four seasons, he balled alongside his brother Cam in Pittsburgh, suiting up in 68 games with 44 catches for 300, 79 yards, and 3 scores. Last year, he even ran the tush push, 15 times for 43 yards, and two touchdowns. Leaving was tough, though. Connor got emotional about the gratitude from Steelers folks and sharing a locker room with Cam, something rare in the pros. Cam hit Instagram, hyping him up, saying he's proud and ready for Connor to build his own legacy.

1:03Now with the Raiders, the brothers hoped to clash if Pittsburgh and Vegas meet in the 2026 playoffs. Otherwise, Cam straight rooting for. His little bro to shine.