Silver And Black Pride on Connor Heyward

ArticleRaiders’ offense: Glimpses of Klint Kubiak’s fullback usage bodes well
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the Silver & Black pounced on a player Kubiak deemed fit for the position by signing Connor Heyward, a versatile tight end by trade the Pittsburg Steelers wanted to keep... Heyward was often plugged in the backfield with either starting running back Ashton Jeanty and/or rookie Mike Washington Jr.
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Heyward signed as versatile fullback; deployed in lead-blocking and tight end roles in preseason.

Signed to 2-year, $5.5M deal ($2M guaranteed) by Raiders as fullback in March 2026; Kubiak views him as a versatile four-core special teams contributor who plays tight end, fullback, and pass-protects. Heyward is 6-foot, 230 pounds with mentality for selfless blocking and opening lanes; deployed in preseason with starting RB Ashton Jeanty and rookie Mike Washington Jr., initially lining up as tight end before motion shifts him to traditional lead-blocking fullback role to block linebackers and defensive backs. Also lined up at tight end for catches in second preseason game.

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