Patrick Mahomes told reporters Wednesday that his embrace with Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore following Monday's game was "a little bit of a mental lapse" on his part and he was just trying to show sportsmanship after the win.

Cameron Heyward has evolved into one of the best defensive players in the NFL. The Pittsburgh Steelers are now paying him like it. The All-Pro defensive tackle has agreed to a four-year extension worth $65.6 million, Ian Rapoport reports.

As we hurtle toward the 2020 NFL season, Adam Schein predicts which nine teams will boast the league's best defenses. Who earns the No. 1 spot: Derwin James' Chargers, Tre'Davious White's Bills or Nick Bosa's 49ers?

2020 represents a contract year for a number of spectacular NFL players. With that in mind, Gregg Rosenthal takes a sneak peek at next offseason's open market, ranking his top 25 prospective free agents of 2021.

Editors Ali Bhanpuri and Tom Blair reveal their ranking of the NFL's best 30 players over the age of 30 heading into the 2020 season, a list that includes three quarterbacks -- but no Tom Brady -- in the top 10.

It's that time of year again, when NFL players cast their votes to identify the best in the league heading into the 2020 NFL season.

As the NFL approaches an unprecedented season amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Pittsburgh Steelers DE Cameron Heyward gave his thoughts on the current situation and how it greatly affects him as a player with asthma. 

Do Tom Brady and Philip Rivers immediately lift their new teams back into contention? Marc Sessler spotlights three non-playoff teams from the 2019 season that could crash the postseason party in 2020.

Chris Wesseling built a defensive All-Pro team with his seasoned eye, while Nick Shook studied the Next Gen Stats. See where they agree (Aaron Donald) and differ (Grady Jarrett).

Baltimore Ravens phenom Lamar Jackson is among the starters for the 2020 Pro Bowl in Orlando, Florida. Check out the complete AFC and NFC rosters for the game.

An ugly game ended in uglier fashion on Thursday night. Myles Garrett, Larry Ogunjobi and Maurkice Pouncey were all ejected following a skirmish late in the fourth quarter of Cleveland's win.

Neil Reynolds from Sky Sports recaps Week 10 of the 2019 NFL season

Will the Seahawks hand the 49ers their first loss of the season? Can the Vikings get back on track in Dallas? Do the Browns get off the mat? Gregg Rosenthal predicts every Week 10 game.

Packers or Cowboys in Sunday's classic showdown? Can the Bucs knock off the Saints in New Orleans? Will the Browns stay hot in San Francisco? Gregg Rosenthal predicts every Week 5 game.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd summed up his team's performance against the Pittsburgh Steelers Monday night with one word: Embarrassing.

The defense dominated and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger made his preseason debut as the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Tennessee Titans 18-6 to close out Week 3 of preseason play.

Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce finally makes an appearance in the Top 100 after eight years in the league. See who else rounds out the next ten counting down from 100.

The Top 100 Players of 2019 countdown sis back with Nos. 81-90. Find out where Super Bowl MVP Julian Edelman sits on the list.

NFL.com's Herbie Teope gets insight on how to defeat the Patriots and Rams from players who pulled off the feat during the 2018 regular season.

Kansas City Chiefs wunderkind Patrick Mahomes is among the starters for the 2019 Pro Bowl in Orlando, Florida. Check out the complete AFC, NFC rosters for the game.

What's up with Tom Brady's Patriots and the other top teams that seem to be stumbling down the stretch? Gregg Rosenthal catches you up on what you need to know as we turn from Week 15 to 16.

The NFL announced today the 32 nominees for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide

Hope springs eternal in the NFL -- or at least that's the viewpoint Gregg Rosenthal is taking in this week's edition of The Debrief. Here are reasons to be optimistic about each team.

The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense has allowed 400-plus total yards in three straight weeks. Defensive captain Cameron Heyward weighed in the defensive struggles.

Ben Roethlisberger is officially active for the Pittsburgh Steelers' Week 2 contest against Kansas City. Packers Devante Adams is to play for the Packers, joining QB Rodgers.

Watch the best defensive plays by the Pittsburgh Steelers in a Week 6 win against the Cleveland Browns.

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward and linebacker T.J. Watt tackle Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt for a fourth-down stop.

Pittsburgh Steelers DL Cameron Heyward joins "Goof Morning Football" to discuss his first career interception, QB Ben Roethlisberger and the Bronws' run game.

Kurt Warner and Steve Mariucci break down the Pittsburgh Steelers' dangerous defense.

Watch all of the Pittsburgh Steelers' biggest defensive plays against the Denver Broncos from Week 2.

Watch the Pittsburgh Steelers' biggest plays on defense on vs. the New York Giants in Week 1.

Watch the best moments from the Week 1 matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Giants.

Can't-Miss Play: 295-pound Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward ends N.Y.'s 19-play drive with end-zone interception.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport details Cameron Heyward's contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward breaks down how he rushes mobile quarterbacks in this clip from "Game Pass Film Session."

Watch the best moments of "Inside Training Camp" so far.

Pittsburgh Steelers DT Cameron Heyward joins "Inside Training Camp" to discuss the Steelers defense in 2020, Big Ben and shares the team's outlook for 2020.

Watch the best plays from the top 100 players ranked 90 to 81.

The Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle earns a spot on the "Top 100" for the fourth time in the last five years.

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward joins "NFL Now" to talk about the upcoming season, his role as his team's player representative for the NFL Players Association and more.

Watch the Buffalo Bills vs. Pittsburgh Steelers highlights from Week 15 of the 2019 season.

Watch the highlights from the Week 14 matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Arizona Cardinals.

Watch the highlights of the Week 12 matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals.

The Pittsburgh Steelers collapse the pocket on Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff for a huge third-down sack.

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cam Heyward follows in his father's footsteps with community service endeavors throughout the Pittsburgh area.

Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri's extra point kick blocked by Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward.

Watch the game Miami Dolphins vs. Pittsburgh Steelers highlights from Week 8 in 2019.

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cam Heyward clamps down on Ryan Fitzpatrick for fourth-down sack.

Watch the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers highlights from Week 4 of the 2019 season.

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward reacts to his team's win over the Cincinnati Bengals on "Monday Night Football" in Week 4.