"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.

Cameron Heyward returned to practice Tuesday, but that doesn't mean he is happy with his contract situation. ESPN's Brooke Pryor reported Tuesday there has been no progress toward a renegotiated contract despite a source saying the return to practice "doesn't signal the end of his desire for a renegotiation.