"He practiced in team drills too," said coach Tomlin when asked about Heyward practicing in the individual portion of practice, which was open to the media. That statement proves that Heyward, who took part in all forms of practice, which was padded by the way, is back.

Reporters watched Heyward participate in individual practice periods, and Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said after the session that the star lineman also participated in team drills. Heyward has two years remaining on the contract he signed last summer,