Cam Heyward Apologizes After , Punching Justin Herbert in the Stomach. On Nov. 21, the Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end punched the Chargers quarterback with about 9 minutes left in the game. On Nov. 21, the Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end punched the Chargers quarterback with about 9 minutes left in the game. After Heyward tackled Herbert, he stayed on top of him for a few seconds, prompting Chargers WR Joshua Palmer to intervene. A shoving match ensued and then Heyward punched Herbert. A shoving match ensued and then Heyward punched Herbert. He received an unnecessary roughness penalty, and the Steelers ended up losing 41-37. He received an unnecessary roughness penalty, and the Steelers ended up losing 41-37. After the game, he attempted to explain his actions to reporters and apologized. After the game, he attempted to explain his actions to reporters and apologized. To be honest, I was running after the ball, and I caught my hand under, so when I was trying to get back up, I couldn't get up, and I fell back on him, Cam Heyward, via statement. I know it looks terrible, (but) there was nothing malicious behind it. I don't think I was trying to punch him, but I know it looks worse than it is in slow motion. I'm sorry if I did anything to offend anybody, Cam Heyward, via statement. 'TMZ' reports Heyward faces a potential fine
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