The NFL on Tuesday will hear Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end's Cameron Heyward's appeal of a $5,787 fine for wearing eye black honoring his father, Craig ‘Ironhead’ Heyward, and during that call Heyward’s camp will point out an important precedent set last season.
Former Bengals defensive tackle Devon Still, whose daughter Leah was an inspiration in her battle with Stage 4 neuroblastoma, wore ‘Leah Strong’ on his eye black multiple times last season. He did not receive a fine for the practice. Heyward has consulted Still on the matter.
Heyward, meanwhile, could incur a second fine of $11,576 for wearing “IRON” and “HEAD” under his eyes in back-to-back games.