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Receptions:	202
Receiving yards:	2,897
Receiving average:	14.3
Receiving touchdowns:	16
Rushing yards:	194
Rushing touchdowns:	2
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Darrius Heyward-Bey
	Heyward-Bey with the Steelers in 2016
No. 12, 85, 81, 88
Position:	Wide receiver
Personal information
Born:	February 26, 1987 (age 37); Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school:	McDonogh School; (Owings Mills, Maryland)
College:	Maryland (2005–2008)
NFL draft:	2009 / round: 1 / pick: 7
Career history
	Oakland Raiders (2009–2012); Indianapolis Colts (2013); Pittsburgh Steelers (2014–2018);
Career highlights and awards
	Second-team All-ACC (2006);
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:
Receptions:	202
Receiving yards:	2,897
Receiving average:	14.3
Receiving touchdowns:	16
Rushing yards:	194
Rushing touchdowns:	2
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

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Darrius Ramar Heyward-Bey^[1] (born February 26, 1987) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Maryland Terrapins, and was selected by the Oakland Raiders seventh overall in the 2009 NFL draft. He also played for the Indianapolis Colts and Pittsburgh Steelers.

Early life

Heyward-Bey attended the McDonogh School in Owings Mills, Maryland, where he played football as a wide receiver and linebacker.^[2] During his senior year, he earned first-team all-state honors and was named a PrepStar All-American.

In track and field, Heyward-Bey finished fifth at nationals as a junior and was the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) champion in the 100 meters, with a time of 10.44 seconds and in the 200 meters, with a time of 22.44 seconds.^[3] He also ran a 60 meters indoor time of 6.83 seconds his junior year and 6.82 seconds his senior year, that joint 6th and joint 4th fastest times in the nation respectively.^[4] He also posted a personal best of 6.38 seconds in the 55 meters. He ran career-bests times of 10.3 seconds in the 100 meters and 21.10 seconds in the 200 meters at the 2005 IAAM Championships.^{[citation needed]}

College career

Heyward-Bey was recruited by Alabama, Boston College, Michigan State, Pittsburgh, and Virginia, before ultimately choosing to attend the University of Maryland, College Park, to play under head coach Ralph Friedgen.^[5]

He spent 2005 on redshirt status.^[6] In 2006, he ran a 4.23-second 40-yard dash, which set the school record for a wide receiver.^{[citation needed]} That season, he was considered one of the top rookies in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and earned first-team freshman All-America from the Sporting News and Rivals.com.^{[citation needed]} He led the Terrapins with 45 receptions, and set a school record for a freshman with 694 receiving yards.^[7]^[8]

In 2007, Heyward-Bey was placed on the Biletnikoff Award watchlist.^[9] He led Maryland in receptions, with 51, and receiving yards, with 786.^[10] His 63-yard touchdown reception in the 2007 Emerald Bowl against Oregon State stands as the second-longest in Maryland bowl history. At season's end, Heyward-Bey was awarded the team's Most Valuable Offensive Player honor.^[3]

During his junior season in 2008, he made 42 catches for 609 yards and five touchdowns, and earned an All-ACC honorable mention.^[11]^[12] On January 7, 2009, Heyward-Bey announced that he would forgo his senior season to enter the NFL draft.^[13] He finished his career at Maryland second in school history in career receiving yards with 2,089, third in receptions with 138 and tied for third in touchdown catches with 13. In just three years, he was second only to Jermaine Lewis in receiving yards.^[14]^[15]

College statistics

Season	Team	Receiving					Rushing
Season	Team	GP	Rec	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Att	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD
2006	Maryland	13	45	694	15.4	96	5	5	14	2.8	9	0
2007	Maryland	13	51	786	15.4	63	3	5	110	21.4	54	1
2008	Maryland	12	42	609	14.5	80	5	15	202	13.5	76	1
Career		37	138	1,958	15.1	96	13	25	326	13.0	76	2

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press	Wonderlic
6 ft 1+5⁄8 in (1.87 m)	210 lb (95 kg)	33+5⁄8 in (0.85 m)	9 in (0.23 m)	4.30 s	1.54 s	2.54 s	4.18 s	6.80 s	38.5 in (0.98 m)	10 ft 6 in (3.20 m)	16 reps	14
All values from NFL Combine^[16]^[17]

Oakland Raiders

2009

In the 2009 NFL draft, Heyward-Bey was selected in the first round by the Oakland Raiders as the seventh overall pick.^[18] As the first wide receiver selected, he was picked earlier than most projections, and before Michael Crabtree and Jeremy Maclin, who most analysts thought would precede Heyward-Bey.^[19] At the 2009 NFL Combine, he recorded a 40-yard dash time of 4.30 seconds.^[20]

During organized team activities following the draft, Heyward-Bey practiced early but was plagued by multiple hamstring injuries.^[21]^[22] On July 30, 2009, the Oakland Raiders agreed to terms on a five-year deal with Heyward-Bey worth $23.5 million.^[23] As a rookie, Heyward-Bey started 11 games, catching nine passes for 124 yards and one touchdown while rushing twice for 19 yards. He averaged 11.3 yards per reception in 2009. ^[24]

2010

In 2010, Heyward-Bey started 14 of the 15 games in which he played. He had 26 receptions for 366 yards and one touchdown.^[25] On September 19 against the St. Louis Rams, Heyward-Bey had a career-high six receptions.^[26] Vittorio Tafur of the San Francisco Chronicle highlighted Heyward-Bey's performance in the game as a marked improvement from the preseason.^[27] On October 31, in a 33–3 victory over the Seattle Seahawks, Heyward-Bey made a career-long 69-yard touchdown reception from Jason Campbell, part of a career-high of 105 receiving yards.^[28]^[29]

2011

On October 2, 2011, in the Raiders' 31–19 loss to the New England Patriots, Heyward-Bey had four receptions for 115 yards, including a 58-yard reception.^[30] Over the next three games, he would compile receiving totals of 99 (October 9 against the Houston Texans), 82 (October 16 against the Cleveland Browns), and 89 (October 23 against the Kansas City Chiefs) yards. On December 18, 2011, in a 28–27 loss to the Detroit Lions, Heyward-Bey had eight receptions for 155 yards, both new career-highs, and the most single-game receiving yards for the Raiders since Jerry Rice in 2003.^[31]^[32] On December 24, the Raiders beat the Kansas City Chiefs 16–13 in overtime after Heyward-Bey caught a 53-yard pass from Carson Palmer during overtime to set up Sebastian Janikowski's winning field goal. Heyward-Bey had a total of four receptions for 70 yards in the game.^[33] On January 1, during a loss to the San Diego Chargers, Heyward-Bey caught nine passes for 130 yards and a touchdown.^[34]^[35]

2012

On September 23, 2012, in the fourth quarter of a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Heyward-Bey was left unconscious after a hit in the endzone by the Steelers' Ryan Mundy. Heyward-Bey was motionless in the endzone for more than 10 minutes before being placed in an ambulance to the Eden Medical Center in Castro Valley. Heyward-Bey was released from the hospital the next day. Mundy would be later fined for the hit.^[36]^[37] Overall, in the 2012 season, he had 41 receptions for 606 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns.^[38]

Heyward-Bey was released by the Raiders on March 13, 2013.^[39]

Indianapolis Colts

Heyward-Bey signed a one-year deal worth up to $3 million with the Indianapolis Colts on April 1, 2013.^[40]^[41] Heyward-Bey finished the 2013 season with 29 receptions for 309 yards and a touchdown.^[42]

Pittsburgh Steelers

2014

On April 2, 2014, Heyward-Bey signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers.^[43]

He entered his first training camp with the Steelers competing with Lance Moore, Derek Moye, Martavis Bryant, and Justin Brown for the third wide receiver position. He was named the fifth receiver on the depth chart to begin the regular season.^[44]

As the fifth receiver, he appeared in all 16 games but caught only three passes for 33 yards and played predominantly on special teams.^[45]^[46]

Against the Ravens in the Steelers' Wild Card Round playoff loss to the Baltimore Ravens, Heyward-Bey made one reception for six yards, marking the first postseason catch of his career.^[47]

2015

The Steelers re-signed Heyward-Bey to a one-year contract on March 26, 2015.^[48]

Following the release of Lance Moore on March 2 and the four-game suspension of Martavis Bryant on August 31, Heyward-Bey became the Steelers' third receiver behind Antonio Brown and Markus Wheaton to begin the 2015 season.

In the regular season opener against the New England Patriots, Heyward-Bey caught four passes for 58 yards, including a reception of 43 yards.^[49] The following week against the San Francisco 49ers, Heyward-Bey again caught four passes, this time for 77 yards and one touchdown, marking his highest receiving yardage total since December 6, 2012.^[50]

Heyward-Bey finished the 2015 regular season with 21 receptions for 314 yards and two touchdowns.^[51] In the Divisional Round against the Denver Broncos, he made two receptions for 64 yards.^[52]

2016

On March 8, 2016, the Steelers re-signed Heyward-Bey on a three-year, $3.8 million contract.^[53]

He entered training camp competing to be the second or third wide receiver on the Steelers' depth chart, with Martavis Bryant suspended for the entire 2016 season. Heyward-Bey was named the fourth receiver behind Antonio Brown, Markus Wheaton, and Sammie Coates.

Against the Miami Dolphins in Week 6, he carried the ball on a reverse for a 60-yard touchdown for both his longest career rushing attempt and first career rushing touchdown.^[54]

However, in Week 9 against the Baltimore Ravens, he sustained a foot and ankle injury which sidelined him for the next six games.^[55] He returned for the Steelers' Week 16 rematch against the Ravens, though he did not make any receptions. In Week 17 against the Cleveland Browns, Heyward-Bey caught one pass for 46 yards for his longest reception of the season.^[56] This brought his 2016 regular season total to six receptions for 114 yards and two touchdowns.^[57]

In the Steelers' opening round playoff game against the Miami Dolphins, Heyward-Bey caught one pass for 10 yards in the Wild Card Round win.^[58]

2017

Heyward-Bey entered training camp in 2017 facing stiff competition for the backup wide receiver position from JuJu Smith-Schuster, Cobi Hamilton, Eli Rogers, Sammie Coates, and Justin Hunter. He was initially named the fourth wide receiver behind Antonio Brown, Martavis Bryant, and Rogers, but was passed on the depth chart by Smith-Schuster early in the season.^[59]

Heyward-Bey got his first touch of the season on offense in Week 4 against the Baltimore Ravens, carrying the ball on a reverse for three yards.^[60] He earned his first passing target and reception in Week 7 against the Cincinnati Bengals on a fake punt when he and teammate Robert Golden connected for 44 yards.^[61]

In Week 17 against the Cleveland Browns, Heyward-Bey scored a 29-yard rushing touchdown on a reverse.^[62]^[63]

Heyward-Bey finished the 2017 season with two receptions for 47 yards. In addition, he contributed on special teams.^[64]

2018

Heyward-Bey appeared in 14 games for the Steelers in 2018, making two starts. He finished the season with one reception for 9 yards and played a role in special teams.^[65] The Steelers elected not to re-sign Heyward-Bey following the 2018 season.

Personal life

As of 2016, Heyward-Bey is unmarried and has no kids.

His mother, Vivian, a certified accountant, has helped him save much of his career earnings, despite the majority of it having been his rookie deal in 2007.^[66]

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External links

Career statistics from Yahoo Sports · Pro Football Reference
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Darrius Heyward-Bey on Twitter

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[2] Tafur, Vittorio (December 30, 2011). "Raiders' Darrius Heyward-Bey proving critics wrong". SFGate. Archived from the original on August 29, 2018. Retrieved August 29, 2018.

[bio-3] "Player Bio: Darrius Heyward-Bey". Maryland Terrapins Athletics. CBS Interactive. February 18, 2009. Archived from the original on February 7, 2009. Retrieved August 9, 2012.

[4] Shepard, Jack (March 22, 2005). "2005 MEN'S HIGH SCHOOL INDOOR LEADERS". Track and Field News. Archived from the original on November 18, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2010.

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[6] Murray, Ken (April 14, 2009). "Darrius Heyward-Bey's wait to join the NFL almost over". Baltimore Sun. Archived from the original on August 30, 2018. Retrieved August 29, 2018.

[7] "2006 Maryland Terrapins Stats". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on August 29, 2018. Retrieved August 29, 2018.

[8] Dinich, Heather A. (August 15, 2007). "Terps' passing game remains in good hands". Baltimore Sun. Archived from the original on June 20, 2021. Retrieved May 2, 2023.

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 {{Short description|American football player (born 1987)}}
-{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
+{{Use American English|date=March 2024}}
+{{Use mdy dates|date=February 2024}}
 {{Infobox NFL biography
-|image=Darrius Heyward-Bey 2016.JPG
+| image       = Darrius Heyward-Bey 2016.JPG
-|image_size=250px
+| image_size  = 250px
-|caption=Heyward-Bey with the Steelers in 2016
+| caption     = Heyward-Bey with the Steelers in 2016
-|number=12, 85, 81, 88
+| number      = 12, 85, 81, 88
-|position=[[Wide receiver]]
+| position    = [[Wide receiver]]
-|birth_date={{birth date and age|1987|2|26|mf=y}}
+| birth_date  = {{birth date and age|1987|2|26|mf=y}}
-|birth_place=[[Silver Spring, Maryland]], U.S.
+| birth_place = [[Silver Spring, Maryland]], U.S.
-|height_ft = 6
+| height_ft   = 6
-|height_in = 2
+| height_in   = 2
-|weight_lbs = 210
+| weight_lbs  = 210
-|high_school = [[McDonogh School]]<br>([[Owings Mills, Maryland]])
+| high_school = [[McDonogh School]]<br>([[Owings Mills, Maryland]])
-|college=[[Maryland Terrapins football|Maryland]] (2005–2008)
+| college     = [[Maryland Terrapins football|Maryland]] (2005–2008)
-|draftyear=2009
+| draftyear   = 2009
-|draftround=1
+| draftround  = 1
-|draftpick=7
+| draftpick   = 7
-|pastteams=
+| pastteams   =
 * [[Oakland Raiders]] ({{NFL Year|2009}}–{{NFL Year|2012}})
 * [[Indianapolis Colts]] ({{NFL Year|2013}})
 * [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] ({{NFL Year|2014}}–{{NFL Year|2018}})
-|highlights=
+| highlights  =
-* Second-team All-[[Atlantic Coast Conference|ACC]] (2006)
+* Second-team All-[[Atlantic Coast Conference|ACC]] ([[2006 All-Atlantic Coast Conference football team|2006]])
-|statweek=
+| statweek    =
-|statseason=
+| statseason  =
-|statlabel1=[[Reception (gridiron football)|Receptions]]
+| statlabel1  = [[Reception (gridiron football)|Receptions]]
-|statvalue1=202
+| statvalue1  = 202
-|statlabel2=[[Receiving yards]]
+| statlabel2  = [[Receiving yards]]
-|statvalue2=2,897
+| statvalue2  = 2,897
-|statlabel3=[[Average|Receiving average]]
+| statlabel3  = [[Average|Receiving average]]
-|statvalue3=14.3
+| statvalue3  = 14.3
-|statlabel4=[[Touchdown|Receiving touchdowns]]
+| statlabel4  = [[Touchdown|Receiving touchdowns]]
-|statvalue4=16
+| statvalue4  = 16
-|statlabel5=[[Rushing yards]]
+| statlabel5  = [[Rushing yards]]
-|statvalue5=194
+| statvalue5  = 194
-|statlabel6=[[Touchdown|Rushing touchdowns]]
+| statlabel6  = [[Touchdown|Rushing touchdowns]]
-|statvalue6=2
+| statvalue6  = 2
+| pfr         = HeywDa00
-|nflnew=darrius-heyward-bey
-|pfr=HeywDa00
 }}
-'''Darrius Ramar Heyward-Bey'''<ref name="HeywDa00">{{Cite web |title=Darrius Heyward-Bey Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HeywDa00.htm |access-date=2023-05-01 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> (born February 26, 1987) is a former [[American football]] [[wide receiver]]. He played [[college football]] at the [[University of Maryland, College Park|University of Maryland]], and was drafted by the [[Oakland Raiders]] seventh overall in the [[2009 NFL Draft]]. He has also played for the [[Indianapolis Colts]] and [[Pittsburgh Steelers]].
+'''Darrius Ramar Heyward-Bey'''<ref name="HeywDa00">{{Cite web |title=Darrius Heyward-Bey Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HeywDa00.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221210015513/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HeywDa00.htm |archive-date=December 10, 2022 |access-date=May 1, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> (born February 26, 1987) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] player who was a [[wide receiver]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] for the [[Maryland Terrapins football|Maryland Terrapins]], and was selected by the [[Oakland Raiders]] seventh overall in the [[2009 NFL draft]]. He also played for the [[Indianapolis Colts]] and [[Pittsburgh Steelers]].
-==Early years==
+==Early life==
-Heyward-Bey attended the [[McDonogh School]] in [[Owings Mills, Maryland]], where he played [[high school football|football]] as a [[wide receiver]] and [[linebacker]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tafur |first=Vittorio |date=December 30, 2011 |title=Raiders' Darrius Heyward-Bey proving critics wrong |url=https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Raiders-Darrius-Heyward-Bey-proving-critics-wrong-2432299.php |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=SFGate}}</ref> During his senior year, he earned first-team all-state honors and was named a [[PrepStar]] [[All-American]].
+Heyward-Bey attended the [[McDonogh School]] in [[Owings Mills, Maryland]], where he played [[high school football|football]] as a [[wide receiver]] and [[linebacker]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tafur |first=Vittorio |date=December 30, 2011 |title=Raiders' Darrius Heyward-Bey proving critics wrong |url=https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Raiders-Darrius-Heyward-Bey-proving-critics-wrong-2432299.php |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180829212252/https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Raiders-Darrius-Heyward-Bey-proving-critics-wrong-2432299.php |archive-date=August 29, 2018 |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=SFGate}}</ref> During his senior year, he earned first-team all-state honors and was named a [[PrepStar]] [[All-American]].
-In [[track and field]], Heyward-Bey finished fifth at nationals as a junior and was the [[Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association]] (MIAA) champion in the [[100 meters]], with a time of 10.44 seconds and in the [[200 meters]], with a time of 22.44 seconds.<ref name="bio">{{Cite web |date=February 18, 2009 |title=Player Bio: Darrius Heyward-Bey |url=http://umterps.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/heywardbey_darrius00.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090207012956/http://umterps.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/heywardbey_darrius00.html |archive-date=February 7, 2009 |access-date=August 9, 2012 |website=Maryland Terrapins Athletics |publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]}}</ref> He also ran a [[60 meters]] indoor time of 6.83 seconds his junior year and 6.82 seconds his senior year, that joint 6th and joint 4th fastest times in the nation respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shepard |first=Jack |date=March 22, 2005 |title=2005 MEN'S HIGH SCHOOL INDOOR LEADERS |url=http://www.trackandfieldnews.com/lists/2005/prep_in_m.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111118051509/http://www.trackandfieldnews.com/lists/2005/prep_in_m.html |archive-date=November 18, 2011 |access-date=April 23, 2010 |website=Track and Field News}}</ref> He also posted a personal best of 6.38 seconds in the [[55 meters]]. He ran career-bests times of 10.3 seconds in the [[100 meters]] and 21.10 seconds in the [[200 meters]] at the 2005 IAAM Championships.{{cn|date=May 2023}}
+In [[track and field]], Heyward-Bey finished fifth at nationals as a junior and was the [[Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association]] (MIAA) champion in the [[100 meters]], with a time of 10.44 seconds and in the [[200 meters]], with a time of 22.44 seconds.<ref name="bio">{{Cite web |date=February 18, 2009 |title=Player Bio: Darrius Heyward-Bey |url=http://umterps.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/heywardbey_darrius00.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090207012956/http://umterps.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/heywardbey_darrius00.html |archive-date=February 7, 2009 |access-date=August 9, 2012 |website=Maryland Terrapins Athletics |publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]}}</ref> He also ran a [[60 meters]] indoor time of 6.83 seconds his junior year and 6.82 seconds his senior year, that joint 6th and joint 4th fastest times in the nation respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shepard |first=Jack |date=March 22, 2005 |title=2005 MEN'S HIGH SCHOOL INDOOR LEADERS |url=http://www.trackandfieldnews.com/lists/2005/prep_in_m.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111118051509/http://www.trackandfieldnews.com/lists/2005/prep_in_m.html |archive-date=November 18, 2011 |access-date=April 23, 2010 |website=Track and Field News}}</ref> He also posted a personal best of 6.38 seconds in the [[55 meters]]. He ran career-bests times of 10.3 seconds in the [[100 meters]] and 21.10 seconds in the [[200 meters]] at the 2005 IAAM Championships.{{citation needed|date=May 2023}}
 ==College career==
 [[File:Darrius Heyward-Bey.jpg|thumb|175px|left|Heyward-Bey greets Maryland fans in 2008.]]
-Heyward-Bey was recruited by [[Alabama Crimson Tide football|Alabama]], [[Boston College Eagles football|Boston College]], [[Michigan State Spartans football|Michigan State]], [[Pittsburgh Panthers football|Pittsburgh]], and [[Virginia Cavaliers football|Virginia]], before ultimately choosing to attend Maryland to play under head coach [[Ralph Friedgen]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Darrius Heyward-Bey, Maryland Terrapins, Wide Receiver |url=https://247sports.com/Player/Darrius-Heyward-Bey-76450/college-132719 |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=247sports.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
+Heyward-Bey was recruited by [[Alabama Crimson Tide football|Alabama]], [[Boston College Eagles football|Boston College]], [[Michigan State Spartans football|Michigan State]], [[Pittsburgh Panthers football|Pittsburgh]], and [[Virginia Cavaliers football|Virginia]], before ultimately choosing to attend the [[University of Maryland, College Park]], to play under head coach [[Ralph Friedgen]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Darrius Heyward-Bey, Maryland Terrapins, Wide Receiver |url=https://247sports.com/Player/Darrius-Heyward-Bey-76450/college-132719 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230502180609/https://247sports.com/Player/Darrius-Heyward-Bey-76450/college-132719/ |archive-date=May 2, 2023 |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=247sports.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
-He spent [[2005 Maryland Terrapins football team|2005]] on [[redshirt (college sports)|redshirt]] status.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Murray |first=Ken |date=April 14, 2009 |title=Darrius Heyward-Bey's wait to join the NFL almost over |url=http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/bal-sp.heywardbey14apr14-story.html |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=Baltimore Sun |language=en-US}}</ref> In [[2006 Maryland Terrapins football team|2006]], he ran a 4.23-second [[40-yard dash]], which set the school record for a wide receiver. That season, he was considered one of the top rookies in the [[Atlantic Coast Conference]] (ACC) and earned first-team freshman All-America from the ''[[Sporting News]]'' and [[Rivals.com]]. He led the Terrapins with 45 receptions, and set a school record for a freshman with 694 receiving yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2006 Maryland Terrapins Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/maryland/2006.html |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Dinich |first=Heather A. |date=August 15, 2007 |title=Terps' passing game remains in good hands |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-2007-08-15-0708150165-story.html |access-date=2023-05-02 |website=Baltimore Sun}}</ref>
+He spent [[2005 Maryland Terrapins football team|2005]] on [[redshirt (college sports)|redshirt]] status.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Murray |first=Ken |date=April 14, 2009 |title=Darrius Heyward-Bey's wait to join the NFL almost over |url=http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/bal-sp.heywardbey14apr14-story.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830004941/http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/bal-sp.heywardbey14apr14-story.html |archive-date=August 30, 2018 |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=Baltimore Sun |language=en-US}}</ref> In [[2006 Maryland Terrapins football team|2006]], he ran a 4.23-second [[40-yard dash]], which set the school record for a wide receiver.{{citation needed|date=May 2023}} That season, he was considered one of the top rookies in the [[Atlantic Coast Conference]] (ACC) and earned first-team freshman All-America from the ''[[Sporting News]]'' and [[Rivals.com]].{{citation needed|date=May 2023}}  He led the Terrapins with 45 receptions, and set a school record for a freshman with 694 receiving yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2006 Maryland Terrapins Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/maryland/2006.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180829212251/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/maryland/2006.html |archive-date=August 29, 2018 |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Dinich |first=Heather A. |date=August 15, 2007 |title=Terps' passing game remains in good hands |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-2007-08-15-0708150165-story.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210620192025/https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-2007-08-15-0708150165-story.html |archive-date=June 20, 2021 |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=Baltimore Sun}}</ref>
-[[File:Darrius Heyward-Bey 2008.jpg|thumb|Darrius Heyward-Bey runs an end-around during the Terrapins' 51-24 victory over Eastern Michigan, September 20, 2008.]]
+[[File:Darrius Heyward-Bey 2008.jpg|thumb|Heyward-Bey runs an end-around during the Terrapins' 51–24 victory over Eastern Michigan, September 20, 2008.]]
-In [[2007 Maryland Terrapins football team|2007]], Heyward-Bey was placed on the [[Biletnikoff Award]] watchlist. He led Maryland in receptions, with 51, and receiving yards, with 786.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2007 Maryland Terrapins Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/maryland/2007.html |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> His 63-yard touchdown reception in the [[2007 Emerald Bowl]] against [[Oregon State Beavers football|Oregon State]] stands as the second-longest in Maryland bowl history. At season's end, Heyward-Bey was awarded the team's Most Valuable Offensive Player honor.<ref name="bio" />
+In [[2007 Maryland Terrapins football team|2007]], Heyward-Bey was placed on the [[Biletnikoff Award]] watchlist.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 3, 2007 |title=Heyward-Bey Named to Biletnikoff Watch List |url=https://umterps.com/news/2007/9/3/207267060.aspx |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230502180616/https://umterps.com/news/2007/9/3/207267060.aspx |archive-date=May 2, 2023 |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=University of Maryland Athletics |language=en}}</ref> He led Maryland in receptions, with 51, and receiving yards, with 786.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2007 Maryland Terrapins Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/maryland/2007.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180829212224/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/maryland/2007.html |archive-date=August 29, 2018 |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> His 63-yard touchdown reception in the [[2007 Emerald Bowl]] against [[Oregon State Beavers football|Oregon State]] stands as the second-longest in Maryland bowl history. At season's end, Heyward-Bey was awarded the team's Most Valuable Offensive Player honor.<ref name="bio" />
-During his junior season in [[2008 Maryland Terrapins football team|2008]], he made 42 catches for 609 yards and five touchdowns, and earned an All-ACC honorable mention. On January 7, 2009, Heyward-Bey announced that he would forgo his senior season to enter the [[2009 NFL Draft|NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2009-01-07 |title=Maryland WR Heyward-Bey to enter NFL draft |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft09/news/story?id=3816764 |access-date=2023-05-02 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> He finished his career at Maryland second in school history in career receiving yards with 2,089, third in receptions with 138 and tied for third in touchdown catches with 13. In just three years, he was second only to [[Jermaine Lewis (American football, born 1974)|Jermaine Lewis]] in receiving yards.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 7, 2009 |title=Heyward-Bey To Forgo Senior Year - Junior wide receiver will enter 2009 NFL Draft |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090122124318/http://umterps.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/010709aaa.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090122124318/http://umterps.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/010709aaa.html |archive-date=2009-01-22 |website=CSTV}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Maryland Terrapins Receiving |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/maryland/receiving.html |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
+During his junior season in [[2008 Maryland Terrapins football team|2008]], he made 42 catches for 609 yards and five touchdowns, and earned an All-ACC honorable mention.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Darrius Heyward-Bey 2008 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/darrius-heyward-bey-1/gamelog/2008 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170724013327/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/darrius-heyward-bey-1/gamelog/2008/ |archive-date=July 24, 2017 |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Barker |first=Jeff |date=December 2, 2008 |title=Maryland's All-ACC performers |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/bs-mtblog-2008-12-marylands_allacc_performers-story.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709213458/https://www.baltimoresun.com/bs-mtblog-2008-12-marylands_allacc_performers-story.html |archive-date=July 9, 2021 |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=Baltimore Sun}}</ref> On January 7, 2009, Heyward-Bey announced that he would forgo his senior season to enter the [[2009 NFL draft|NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 7, 2009 |title=Maryland WR Heyward-Bey to enter NFL draft |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft09/news/story?id=3816764 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830041429/http://www.espn.com/nfl/draft09/news/story?id=3816764 |archive-date=August 30, 2018 |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> He finished his career at Maryland second in school history in career receiving yards with 2,089, third in receptions with 138 and tied for third in touchdown catches with 13. In just three years, he was second only to [[Jermaine Lewis (American football, born 1974)|Jermaine Lewis]] in receiving yards.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 7, 2009 |title=Heyward-Bey To Forgo Senior Year – Junior wide receiver will enter 2009 NFL Draft |url=http://umterps.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/010709aaa.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090122124318/http://umterps.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/010709aaa.html |archive-date=January 22, 2009 |website=CSTV.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Maryland Terrapins Receiving |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/maryland/receiving.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830004926/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/maryland/receiving.html |archive-date=August 30, 2018 |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
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+! rowspan="2"| Season
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 ! colspan="5"| Rushing
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-! Season !! Team !! GP !! Rec !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD !! Att !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD
+! GP !! Rec !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD !! Att !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD
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 ! [[2006 NCAA Division I FBS football season|2006]] !! [[2006 Maryland Terrapins football team|Maryland]]
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 ==Professional career==
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-|   note = All values from [[NFL Combine]]<ref>{{Citation |title=Darrius Heyward-Bey Draft Profile |url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=56743&draftyear=2009&genpos=WR |work=NFLDraftScout.com |access-date=March 3, 2010}}.</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/darrius-heyward-bey?id=80427|title = Darrius Heyward-Bey Stats, News and Video - WR| website=[[NFL.com]] }}</ref>
+|   note = All values from [[NFL Combine]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Darrius Heyward-Bey Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/darrius-heyward-bey/32004845-5927-9111-c781-2da0e287dedf |access-date=September 4, 2013 |website=NFL.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2009 NFL Draft Scout Darrius Heyward-Bey College Football Profile |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=56743&DraftYear=2009 |access-date=March 3, 2010 |website=DraftScout.com}}</ref>
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 ===Oakland Raiders===
-In the [[2009 NFL Draft]], Heyward-Bey was selected in the first round by the [[Oakland Raiders]] as the seventh overall pick.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2009 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/draft.htm |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> As the first wide receiver selected, he was picked earlier than most projections, and before [[Michael Crabtree]] and [[Jeremy Maclin]], who most analysts thought would precede Heyward-Bey.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 25, 2009 |title=Raiders take Heyward-Bey over Crabtree, Maclin |url=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/11676409 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121010162941/http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/11676409 |archive-date=2012-10-10 |website=CBSSports.com}}</ref> At the 2009 NFL Combine, he recorded a [[40-yard dash]] time of 4.30 seconds.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Youngmisuk |first=Ohm |date=April 26, 2009 |title=Michael Crabtree falls to 49ers at tenth overall, says he's best wide out – New York Daily News |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/michael-crabtree-falls-49ers-tenth-best-wide-article-1.362009 |access-date=2023-05-01 |website=New York Daily News}}</ref>
 ====2009====
+In the [[2009 NFL draft]], Heyward-Bey was selected in the first round by the [[Oakland Raiders]] as the seventh overall pick.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2009 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/draft.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190706114530/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/draft.htm |archive-date=July 6, 2019 |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> As the first wide receiver selected, he was picked earlier than most projections, and before [[Michael Crabtree]] and [[Jeremy Maclin]], who most analysts thought would precede Heyward-Bey.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 25, 2009 |title=Raiders take Heyward-Bey over Crabtree, Maclin |url=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/11676409 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121010162941/http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/11676409 |archive-date=October 10, 2012 |website=CBSSports.com}}</ref> At the 2009 NFL Combine, he recorded a [[40-yard dash]] time of 4.30 seconds.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Youngmisuk |first=Ohm |date=April 26, 2009 |title=Michael Crabtree falls to 49ers at tenth overall, says he's best wide out – New York Daily News |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/michael-crabtree-falls-49ers-tenth-best-wide-article-1.362009 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220928223112/https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/michael-crabtree-falls-49ers-tenth-best-wide-article-1.362009 |archive-date=September 28, 2022 |access-date=May 1, 2023 |website=New York Daily News}}</ref>
-During organized team activities following the draft, Heyward-Bey practiced early but was plagued by multiple hamstring injuries. On July 30, 2009, the Oakland Raiders agreed to terms on a five-year deal with Heyward-Bey worth $23.5 million.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 30, 2009 |title=Raiders, receiver Heyward-Bey agree to contract |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/trainingcamp09/news/story?id=4367575 |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> As a rookie, Heyward-Bey started 11 games, catching nine passes for 124 yards and onetouchdown while also rushing twice for 19 yards.<ref name="Raiders bio">{{Cite web |title=Darrius Heyward-Bey |url=http://www.raiders.com/team/roster/Darrius-Heyward-Bey/HEY279111 |access-date=December 17, 2011 |website=Oakland Raiders}}</ref> He averaged 11.3 yards per reception in 2009.<ref name="career stats">{{Cite web |title=Darrius Heyward-Bey career stats |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/darriusheyward-bey/80427/careerstats |access-date=December 17, 2011 |publisher=NFL}}</ref>
+During organized team activities following the draft, Heyward-Bey practiced early but was plagued by multiple hamstring injuries.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 10, 2009 |title=Raiders rookie WR Heyward-Bey rests sore hamstring, doesn't practice |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/raiders-rookie-wr-heyward-bey-rests-sore-hamstring-doesn-t-prac-09000d5d8103f887 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221206133513/https://www.nfl.com/news/raiders-rookie-wr-heyward-bey-rests-sore-hamstring-doesn-t-prac-09000d5d8103f887 |archive-date=December 6, 2022 |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=June 17, 2009 |title=Heyward-Bey Injured, Again |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/06/17/heyward-bey-injured-again/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180815090208/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/06/17/heyward-bey-injured-again/ |archive-date=August 15, 2018 |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=ProFootballTalk |language=en-US}}</ref> On July 30, 2009, the Oakland Raiders agreed to terms on a five-year deal with Heyward-Bey worth $23.5 million.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 30, 2009 |title=Raiders, receiver Heyward-Bey agree to contract |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/trainingcamp09/news/story?id=4367575 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180829212120/http://www.espn.com/nfl/trainingcamp09/news/story?id=4367575 |archive-date=August 29, 2018 |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> As a rookie, Heyward-Bey started 11 games, catching nine passes for 124 yards and one touchdown while rushing twice for 19 yards. He averaged 11.3 yards per reception in 2009.
+<ref>{{Cite web |title=Darrius Heyward-Bey 2009 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HeywDa00/gamelog/2009/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201107031435/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HeywDa00/gamelog/2009/ |archive-date=November 7, 2020 |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>
 ====2010====
 [[File:Darrius Heyward-Bey Raiders.JPG|175px|thumb|left|Heyward-Bey playing for the [[Oakland Raiders]] in [[2010 Oakland Raiders season|2010]].]]
-In 2010, Heyward-Bey started 14 of the 15 games in which he played. He had 26 receptions for 366 yards and one touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Darrius Heyward-Bey 2010 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HeywDa00/gamelog/2010/ |access-date=2023-05-02 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> On September 19 against the [[2010 St. Louis Rams season|St. Louis Rams]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=St. Louis Rams at Oakland Raiders - September 19th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201009190rai.htm |access-date=2023-05-02 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Heyward-Bey had a career-high six receptions.<ref name="Raiders bio" /> Vittorio Tafur of the ''[[San Francisco Chronicle]]'' highlighted Heyward-Bey's performance in the game as a marked improvement from the preseason.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Tafur |first=Vittorio |date=September 20, 2010 |title=Heyward-Bey shows signs of catching on |pages=B9 |work=San Francisco Chronicle |url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/09/19/SPRC1FGGS9.DTL}}</ref> On October 31, in a 33-3 victory over the [[Seattle Seahawks]], Heyward-Bey made a career-long 69-yard touchdown reception from [[Jason Campbell]], part of a career-high of 105 receiving yards.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 31, 2010 |title=Raiders shut down Seahawks as Jason Campbell leads Oakland to .500 |url=http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=301031013 |access-date=2023-05-02 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref>
+In 2010, Heyward-Bey started 14 of the 15 games in which he played. He had 26 receptions for 366 yards and one touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Darrius Heyward-Bey 2010 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HeywDa00/gamelog/2010/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201107031442/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HeywDa00/gamelog/2010/ |archive-date=November 7, 2020 |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> On September 19 against the [[2010 St. Louis Rams season|St. Louis Rams]], Heyward-Bey had a career-high six receptions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=St. Louis Rams at Oakland Raiders – September 19th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201009190rai.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221115121025/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201009190rai.htm |archive-date=November 15, 2022 |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Vittorio Tafur of the ''[[San Francisco Chronicle]]'' highlighted Heyward-Bey's performance in the game as a marked improvement from the preseason.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tafur |first=Vittorio |date=September 20, 2010 |title=Heyward-Bey shows signs of catching on |url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/09/19/SPRC1FGGS9.DTL |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230502180551/https://www.sfgate.com/raiders/tafur/article/Heyward-Bey-shows-signs-of-catching-on-3252453.php |archive-date=May 2, 2023 |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=San Francisco Chronicle |pages=B9}}</ref> On October 31, in a 33–3 victory over the [[2010 Seattle Seahawks season|Seattle Seahawks]], Heyward-Bey made a career-long 69-yard touchdown reception from [[Jason Campbell]], part of a career-high of 105 receiving yards.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 31, 2010 |title=Raiders shut down Seahawks as Jason Campbell leads Oakland to .500 |url=http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=301031013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304102149/http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=301031013 |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at Oakland Raiders – October 31st, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201010310rai.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107024405/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201010310rai.htm |archive-date=November 7, 2022 |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>
 ====2011====
-On October 2, 2011, in the Raiders' 31-19 loss to the [[2011 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]], Heyward-Bey had four receptions for 115 yards, including a 58-yard reception.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McDonald |first=Jerry |date=October 2, 2011 |title=Mistakes costly to Oakland Raiders in 31-19 loss to New England Patriots |url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2011/10/02/mistakes-costly-to-oakland-raiders-in-31-19-loss-to-new-england-patriots/ |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=The Mercury News |language=en-US}}</ref> Over the next three games, he would compile receiving totals of 99 (October 9 against the [[2011 Houston Texans season|Houston Texans]]), 82 (October 16 against the [[2011 Cleveland Browns season|Cleveland Browns]]), and 89 (October 23 against the [[2011 Kansas City Chiefs season|Kansas City Chiefs]]) yards. On December 18, 2011, in a 28-27 loss to the [[2011 Detroit Lions season|Detroit Lions]], Heyward-Bey had eight receptions for 155 yards, both new career-highs, and the most single-game receiving yards for the Raiders since [[Jerry Rice]] in 2003.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 21, 2011 |title=Heyward-Bey Emerging In 3rd Season With Raiders |url=https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2011/12/21/heyward-bey-emerging-in-3rd-season-with-raiders/ |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=CBS - San Francisco  |language=en}}</ref><ref name="2011 games">{{Cite web |title=Darrius Heyward-Bey 2011 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HeywDa00/gamelog/2011/ |access-date=2023-05-02 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |publisher=NFL |language=en}}</ref> On December 24, the Raiders beat the [[2011 Kansas City Chiefs season|Kansas City Chiefs]] 16-13 in overtime after Heyward-Bey caught a 53-yard pass from [[Carson Palmer]] during overtime to set up [[Sebastian Janikowski]]'s winning field goal. Heyward-Bey had a total of four receptions for 70 yards in the game.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 24, 2011 |title=Raiders bounce Chiefs in OT to stay in playoff picture |url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=311224012 |access-date=December 26, 2011 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> On January 1, during a loss to the [[2011 San Diego Chargers season|San Diego Chargers]], Heyward-Bey caught nine passes for 130 yards and a touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 1, 2012 |title=Philip Rivers throws 3 TD passes to keep Raiders out of playoffs |url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=320101013 |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=September 10, 2012 |title=Chargers to begin critical campaign with test from Raiders |url=https://www.wusa9.com/article/sports/nfl/chargers-to-begin-critical-campaign-with-test-from-raiders/65-368622479 |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=WUSA |language=en-US}}</ref>
+On October 2, 2011, in the Raiders' 31–19 loss to the [[2011 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]], Heyward-Bey had four receptions for 115 yards, including a 58-yard reception.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McDonald |first=Jerry |date=October 2, 2011 |title=Mistakes costly to Oakland Raiders in 31–19 loss to New England Patriots |url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2011/10/02/mistakes-costly-to-oakland-raiders-in-31-19-loss-to-new-england-patriots/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180829212116/https://www.mercurynews.com/2011/10/02/mistakes-costly-to-oakland-raiders-in-31-19-loss-to-new-england-patriots/ |archive-date=August 29, 2018 |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=The Mercury News |language=en-US}}</ref> Over the next three games, he would compile receiving totals of 99 (October 9 against the [[2011 Houston Texans season|Houston Texans]]), 82 (October 16 against the [[2011 Cleveland Browns season|Cleveland Browns]]), and 89 (October 23 against the [[2011 Kansas City Chiefs season|Kansas City Chiefs]]) yards. On December 18, 2011, in a 28–27 loss to the [[2011 Detroit Lions season|Detroit Lions]], Heyward-Bey had eight receptions for 155 yards, both new career-highs, and the most single-game receiving yards for the Raiders since [[Jerry Rice]] in 2003.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 21, 2011 |title=Heyward-Bey Emerging In 3rd Season With Raiders |url=https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2011/12/21/heyward-bey-emerging-in-3rd-season-with-raiders/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180829212231/https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2011/12/21/heyward-bey-emerging-in-3rd-season-with-raiders/ |archive-date=August 29, 2018 |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=CBS – San Francisco |language=en}}</ref><ref name="2011 games">{{Cite web |title=Darrius Heyward-Bey 2011 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HeywDa00/gamelog/2011/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201107031445/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HeywDa00/gamelog/2011/ |archive-date=November 7, 2020 |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |publisher=NFL |language=en}}</ref> On December 24, the Raiders beat the [[2011 Kansas City Chiefs season|Kansas City Chiefs]] 16–13 in overtime after Heyward-Bey caught a 53-yard pass from [[Carson Palmer]] during overtime to set up [[Sebastian Janikowski]]'s winning field goal. Heyward-Bey had a total of four receptions for 70 yards in the game.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 24, 2011 |title=Raiders bounce Chiefs in OT to stay in playoff picture |url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=311224012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111225121322/http://espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=311224012 |archive-date=December 25, 2011 |access-date=December 26, 2011 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> On January 1, during a loss to the [[2011 San Diego Chargers season|San Diego Chargers]], Heyward-Bey caught nine passes for 130 yards and a touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 1, 2012 |title=Philip Rivers throws 3 TD passes to keep Raiders out of playoffs |url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=320101013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306152717/http://espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=320101013 |archive-date=March 6, 2016 |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=September 10, 2012 |title=Chargers to begin critical campaign with test from Raiders |url=https://www.wusa9.com/article/sports/nfl/chargers-to-begin-critical-campaign-with-test-from-raiders/65-368622479 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830004837/https://www.wusa9.com/article/sports/nfl/chargers-to-begin-critical-campaign-with-test-from-raiders/65-368622479 |archive-date=August 30, 2018 |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=WUSA |language=en-US}}</ref>
 ====2012====
-On September 23, 2012, in the fourth quarter of a game against the [[2012 Pittsburgh Steelers season|Pittsburgh Steelers]], Heyward-Bey was left unconscious after a hit in the endzone by the Steelers' [[Ryan Mundy]]. Heyward-Bey was motionless in the endzone for more than 10 minutes before being placed in an ambulance to the Eden Medical Center in [[Castro Valley]]. Heyward-Bey was released from the hospital the next day. Mundy would be later fined for the hit.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 28, 2012 |title=Raiders' Darrius Heyward-Bey can't remember brutal hit |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2012/09/28/raiders-darrius-heyward-bey-ryan-mundy/1601337/ |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=USA TODAY |language=en |agency=Associated Press}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=September 26, 2012 |title=Mundy fined 21K for hit on Heyward-Bey |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/raiders/mundy-fined-21k-hit-heyward-bey |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=NBCS Bay Area}}</ref> Overall, in the 2012 season, he had 41 receptions for 606 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Darrius Heyward-Bey 2012 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HeywDa00/gamelog/2012/ |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
+On September 23, 2012, in the fourth quarter of a game against the [[2012 Pittsburgh Steelers season|Pittsburgh Steelers]], Heyward-Bey was left unconscious after a hit in the endzone by the Steelers' [[Ryan Mundy]]. Heyward-Bey was motionless in the endzone for more than 10 minutes before being placed in an ambulance to the Eden Medical Center in [[Castro Valley]]. Heyward-Bey was released from the hospital the next day. Mundy would be later fined for the hit.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 28, 2012 |title=Raiders' Darrius Heyward-Bey can't remember brutal hit |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2012/09/28/raiders-darrius-heyward-bey-ryan-mundy/1601337/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830020459/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2012/09/28/raiders-darrius-heyward-bey-ryan-mundy/1601337/ |archive-date=August 30, 2018 |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=USA TODAY |language=en |agency=Associated Press}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=September 26, 2012 |title=Mundy fined 21K for hit on Heyward-Bey |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/raiders/mundy-fined-21k-hit-heyward-bey |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830004851/https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/raiders/mundy-fined-21k-hit-heyward-bey |archive-date=August 30, 2018 |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=NBCS Bay Area}}</ref> Overall, in the 2012 season, he had 41 receptions for 606 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Darrius Heyward-Bey 2012 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HeywDa00/gamelog/2012/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180829212207/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HeywDa00/gamelog/2012/ |archive-date=August 29, 2018 |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>
-Heyward-Bey was released by the Raiders on March 13, 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rosenthal |first=Gregg |date=March 12, 2013 |title=Darrius Heyward-Bey, Michael Huff cut by Raiders |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000150134/article/darrius-heywardbey-michael-huff-cut-by-raiders |access-date=March 12, 2013 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>
+Heyward-Bey was released by the Raiders on March 13, 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rosenthal |first=Gregg |date=March 12, 2013 |title=Darrius Heyward-Bey, Michael Huff cut by Raiders |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/darrius-heyward-bey-michael-huff-cut-by-raiders-0ap1000000150134 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130314065859/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000150134/article/darrius-heywardbey-michael-huff-cut-by-raiders |archive-date=March 14, 2013 |access-date=March 12, 2013 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>
 ===Indianapolis Colts===
+Heyward-Bey signed a one-year deal worth up to $3 million with the [[Indianapolis Colts]] on April 1, 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Garafolo |first=Mike |date=April 1, 2013 |title=Darrius Heyward-Bey, Indianapolis Colts agree to contract |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/04/01/darrius-heyward-bey-indianapolis-colts-contract/2044579/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406021154/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/04/01/darrius-heyward-bey-indianapolis-colts-contract/2044579/ |archive-date=April 6, 2023 |access-date=May 1, 2023 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hanzus |first=Dan |date=April 1, 2013 |title=Darrius Heyward-Bey lands with Indianapolis Colts |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/darrius-heyward-bey-agrees-to-join-indianapolis-colts-0ap1000000156450 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130403085820/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000156450/article/darrius-heywardbey-lands-with-indianapolis-colts |archive-date=April 3, 2013 |access-date=April 1, 2013 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> Heyward-Bey finished the 2013 season with 29 receptions for 309 yards and a touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Darrius Heyward-Bey 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HeywDa00/gamelog/2013/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201107031450/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HeywDa00/gamelog/2013/ |archive-date=November 7, 2020 |access-date=May 1, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>
-====2013====
-Heyward-Bey signed a one-year deal worth up to $3 million with the [[Indianapolis Colts]] on April 1, 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Garafolo |first=Mike |date=April 1, 2013 |title=Darrius Heyward-Bey, Indianapolis Colts agree to contract |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/04/01/darrius-heyward-bey-indianapolis-colts-contract/2044579/ |access-date=2023-05-01 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hanzus |first=Dan |date=April 1, 2013 |title=Darrius Heyward-Bey lands with Indianapolis Colts |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000156450/article/darrius-heywardbey-lands-with-indianapolis-colts |access-date=April 1, 2013 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> Heyward-Bey finished the 2013 season with 29 receptions for 309 yards and a touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Darrius Heyward-Bey 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HeywDa00/gamelog/2013/ |access-date=2023-05-01 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
 ===Pittsburgh Steelers===
 ====2014====
-On April 2, 2014, Heyward-Bey signed a one-year contract with the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Breech |first=John |date=April 2, 2014 |title=Steelers sign WR Darrius Heyward-Bey to one-year deal |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/steelers-sign-wr-darrius-heyward-bey-to-one-year-deal/ |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref>
+On April 2, 2014, Heyward-Bey signed a one-year contract with the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Breech |first=John |date=April 2, 2014 |title=Steelers sign WR Darrius Heyward-Bey to one-year deal |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/steelers-sign-wr-darrius-heyward-bey-to-one-year-deal/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180829212110/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/steelers-sign-wr-darrius-heyward-bey-to-one-year-deal/ |archive-date=August 29, 2018 |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref>
-He entered his first training camp with the Steelers competing with [[Lance Moore]], [[Derek Moye]], [[Martavis Bryant]], and [[Justin Brown (wide receiver)|Justin Brown]] for the third wide receiver position. He was named the fifth receiver on the depth chart to begin the regular season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Pittsburgh Steelers depth chart: 10/01/14 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/164/PIT |access-date=October 11, 2017 |website=ourlads.com}}</ref>
+He entered his first training camp with the Steelers competing with [[Lance Moore]], [[Derek Moye]], [[Martavis Bryant]], and [[Justin Brown (wide receiver)|Justin Brown]] for the third wide receiver position. He was named the fifth receiver on the depth chart to begin the regular season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Pittsburgh Steelers depth chart: 10/01/14 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/164/PIT |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171012201801/http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/164/PIT |archive-date=October 12, 2017 |access-date=October 11, 2017 |website=ourlads.com}}</ref>
-As the fifth receiver, he appeared in all 16 games but caught only three passes for 33 yards and played predominantly on special teams.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bouchette |first=Ed |date=April 2, 2014 |title=Steelers sign veteran wide receiver Heyward-Bey |url=https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2014/04/02/Steelers-sign-veteran-wide-receiver-Heyward-Bey/stories/201404020153 |access-date=2023-05-01 |website=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Darrius Heyward-Bey 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HeywDa00/gamelog/2014/ |access-date=2023-05-01 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
+As the fifth receiver, he appeared in all 16 games but caught only three passes for 33 yards and played predominantly on special teams.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bouchette |first=Ed |date=April 2, 2014 |title=Steelers sign veteran wide receiver Heyward-Bey |url=https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2014/04/02/Steelers-sign-veteran-wide-receiver-Heyward-Bey/stories/201404020153 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210211035230/https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2014/04/02/Steelers-sign-veteran-wide-receiver-Heyward-Bey/stories/201404020153 |archive-date=February 11, 2021 |access-date=May 1, 2023 |website=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Darrius Heyward-Bey 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HeywDa00/gamelog/2014/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201107031452/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HeywDa00/gamelog/2014/ |archive-date=November 7, 2020 |access-date=May 1, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>
-Against the Ravens in the Steelers' [[2014–15_NFL_playoffs#AFC:_Baltimore_Ravens_30,_Pittsburgh_Steelers_17|Wild Card Round]] playoff loss to the [[2014 Baltimore Ravens|Baltimore Ravens]], Heyward-Bey made one reception for six yards, marking the first postseason catch of his career.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card - Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers - January 3rd, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201501030pit.htm |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
+Against the Ravens in the Steelers' [[2014–15 NFL playoffs#AFC: Baltimore Ravens 30, Pittsburgh Steelers 17|Wild Card Round]] playoff loss to the [[2014 Baltimore Ravens|Baltimore Ravens]], Heyward-Bey made one reception for six yards, marking the first postseason catch of his career.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers – January 3rd, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201501030pit.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171231051625/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201501030pit.htm |archive-date=December 31, 2017 |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>
 ====2015====
-The Steelers re-signed Heyward-Bey to a one-year contract on March 26, 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=March 26, 2015 |title=Pittsburgh Steelers re-sign Darrius Heyward-Bey |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000481625/article/pittsburgh-steelers-resign-darrius-heywardbey |access-date=March 27, 2015 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>
+The Steelers re-signed Heyward-Bey to a one-year contract on March 26, 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=March 26, 2015 |title=Pittsburgh Steelers re-sign Darrius Heyward-Bey |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/pittsburgh-steelers-re-sign-darrius-heyward-bey-0ap3000000481625 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150327110011/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000481625/article/pittsburgh-steelers-resign-darrius-heywardbey |archive-date=March 27, 2015 |access-date=March 27, 2015 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>
 Following the release of [[Lance Moore]] on March 2 and the four-game suspension of [[Martavis Bryant]] on August 31, Heyward-Bey became the Steelers' third receiver behind [[Antonio Brown]] and [[Markus Wheaton]] to begin the 2015 season.
-In the regular season opener against the [[2015 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]], Heyward-Bey caught four passes for 58 yards, including a reception of 43 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 11, 2015 |title=Steelers lose to Patriots 28-21 |url=http://sportstalk.triblive.com/steelers-lose-to-patriots-28-21 |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=TribLIVE Radio |language=en-US}}</ref> The following week against the [[2015 San Francisco 49ers season|San Francisco 49ers]], Heyward-Bey again caught four passes, this time for 77 yards and one touchdown, marking his highest receiving yardage total since December 6, 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers at Pittsburgh Steelers - September 20th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201509200pit.htm |access-date=2023-05-01 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
+In the regular season opener against the [[2015 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]], Heyward-Bey caught four passes for 58 yards, including a reception of 43 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 11, 2015 |title=Steelers lose to Patriots 28–21 |url=http://sportstalk.triblive.com/steelers-lose-to-patriots-28-21 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830005029/http://sportstalk.triblive.com/steelers-lose-to-patriots-28-21 |archive-date=August 30, 2018 |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=TribLIVE Radio |language=en-US}}</ref> The following week against the [[2015 San Francisco 49ers season|San Francisco 49ers]], Heyward-Bey again caught four passes, this time for 77 yards and one touchdown, marking his highest receiving yardage total since December 6, 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers at Pittsburgh Steelers – September 20th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201509200pit.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110080359/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201509200pit.htm |archive-date=November 10, 2017 |access-date=May 1, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>
-Heyward-Bey finished the 2015 regular season with 21 receptions for 314 yards and two touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Darrius Heyward-Bey 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HeywDa00/gamelog/2015/#89-92-sum:stats |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In the [[2015–16_NFL_playoffs#AFC:_Denver_Broncos_23,_Pittsburgh_Steelers_16|Divisional Round]] against the [[2015 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos]], he made two receptions for 64 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round - Pittsburgh Steelers at Denver Broncos - January 17th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201601170den.htm |access-date=2023-05-01 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
+Heyward-Bey finished the 2015 regular season with 21 receptions for 314 yards and two touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Darrius Heyward-Bey 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HeywDa00/gamelog/2015/#89-92-sum:stats |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830004945/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HeywDa00/gamelog/2015/#89-92-sum:stats |archive-date=August 30, 2018 |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In the [[2015–16 NFL playoffs#AFC: Denver Broncos 23, Pittsburgh Steelers 16|Divisional Round]] against the [[2015 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos]], he made two receptions for 64 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Pittsburgh Steelers at Denver Broncos – January 17th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201601170den.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180707091418/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201601170den.htm |archive-date=July 7, 2018 |access-date=May 1, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>
 ====2016====
-On March 8, 2016, the Steelers re-signed Heyward-Bey on a three-year, $3.8 million contract.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fowler |first=Jeremy |date=March 8, 2016 |title=Steelers, Darrius Heyward-Bey agree to new deal |url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/14921504/pittsburgh-steelers-re-sign-wr-darrius-heyward-bey |access-date=March 23, 2016 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref>
+On March 8, 2016, the Steelers re-signed Heyward-Bey on a three-year, $3.8 million contract.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fowler |first=Jeremy |date=March 8, 2016 |title=Steelers, Darrius Heyward-Bey agree to new deal |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/14921504/pittsburgh-steelers-re-sign-wr-darrius-heyward-bey |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160319020556/http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/14921504/pittsburgh-steelers-re-sign-wr-darrius-heyward-bey |archive-date=March 19, 2016 |access-date=March 23, 2016 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref>
 He entered training camp competing to be the second or third wide receiver on the Steelers' depth chart, with Martavis Bryant suspended for the entire 2016 season. Heyward-Bey was named the fourth receiver behind Antonio Brown, Markus Wheaton, and Sammie Coates.
-Against the [[2016 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins]] in Week 6, he carried the ball on a reverse for a 60-yard touchdown for both his longest career rushing attempt and first career rushing touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dulac |first=Gerry |date=October 17, 2016 |title=Gerry Dulac's report card: Dolphins 30, Steelers 15 |url=http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2016/10/17/Gerry-Dulac-s-report-card-Dolphins-30-Steelers-15/stories/201610160261 |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |language=en}}</ref>
+Against the [[2016 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins]] in Week 6, he carried the ball on a reverse for a 60-yard touchdown for both his longest career rushing attempt and first career rushing touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dulac |first=Gerry |date=October 17, 2016 |title=Gerry Dulac's report card: Dolphins 30, Steelers 15 |url=http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2016/10/17/Gerry-Dulac-s-report-card-Dolphins-30-Steelers-15/stories/201610160261 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830004847/http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2016/10/17/Gerry-Dulac-s-report-card-Dolphins-30-Steelers-15/stories/201610160261 |archive-date=August 30, 2018 |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |language=en}}</ref>
-However, in Week 9 against the [[2016 Baltimore Ravens season|Baltimore Ravens]], he sustained a foot and ankle injury which sidelined him for the next six games.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DeArdo |first=Bryan |date=November 6, 2016 |title=Steelers Darrius Heyward-Bey exits game with injury vs. Ravens |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/Article/Steelers-Darrius-Heyward-Bey-exits-game-with-injury-vs-Ravens-48797325/ |access-date=2023-05-01 |website=247sports.com |language=en-US}}</ref> He returned for the Steelers' Week 16 rematch against the Ravens, though he did not make any receptions. In Week 17 against the [[2016 Cleveland Browns season|Cleveland Browns]], Heyward-Bey caught one pass for 46 yards for his longest reception of the season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers - January 1st, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701010pit.htm |access-date=2023-05-01 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> This brought his 2016 regular season total to six receptions for 114 yards and two touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Darrius Heyward-Bey 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HeywDa00/gamelog/2016/ |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
+However, in Week 9 against the [[2016 Baltimore Ravens season|Baltimore Ravens]], he sustained a foot and ankle injury which sidelined him for the next six games.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DeArdo |first=Bryan |date=November 6, 2016 |title=Steelers Darrius Heyward-Bey exits game with injury vs. Ravens |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/Article/Steelers-Darrius-Heyward-Bey-exits-game-with-injury-vs-Ravens-48797325/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230502180604/https://247sports.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/Article/Steelers-Darrius-Heyward-Bey-exits-game-with-injury-vs-Ravens-48797325/ |archive-date=May 2, 2023 |access-date=May 1, 2023 |website=247sports.com |language=en-US}}</ref> He returned for the Steelers' Week 16 rematch against the Ravens, though he did not make any receptions. In Week 17 against the [[2016 Cleveland Browns season|Cleveland Browns]], Heyward-Bey caught one pass for 46 yards for his longest reception of the season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers – January 1st, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701010pit.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703032436/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701010pit.htm |archive-date=July 3, 2022 |access-date=May 1, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> This brought his 2016 regular season total to six receptions for 114 yards and two touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Darrius Heyward-Bey 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HeywDa00/gamelog/2016/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830004947/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HeywDa00/gamelog/2016/ |archive-date=August 30, 2018 |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>
-In the Steelers' opening round playoff game against the [[2016 Miami Dolphins|Miami Dolphins]], Heyward-Bey caught one pass for 10 yards in the [[2016–17_NFL_playoffs#AFC:_Pittsburgh_Steelers_30,_Miami_Dolphins_12|Wild Card Round]] loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card - Miami Dolphins at Pittsburgh Steelers - January 8th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701080pit.htm |access-date=2023-05-01 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
+In the Steelers' opening round playoff game against the [[2016 Miami Dolphins|Miami Dolphins]], Heyward-Bey caught one pass for 10 yards in the [[2016–17 NFL playoffs#AFC: Pittsburgh Steelers 30, Miami Dolphins 12|Wild Card Round]] win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Miami Dolphins at Pittsburgh Steelers – January 8th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701080pit.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171015050119/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701080pit.htm |archive-date=October 15, 2017 |access-date=May 1, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>
 ====2017====
-Heyward-Bey entered training camp in {{NFL Year|2017}} facing stiff competition for the backup wide receiver position from [[JuJu Smith-Schuster]], [[Cobi Hamilton]], [[Eli Rogers]], [[Sammie Coates]], and [[Justin Hunter]]. He was initially named the fourth wide receiver behind Antonio Brown, Martavis Bryant, and Rogers, but was passed on the depth chart by Smith-Schuster early in the season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Pittsburgh Steeler's depth chart: 10/01/2017 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/200/PIT |access-date=October 11, 2017 |website=ourlads.com}}</ref>
+Heyward-Bey entered training camp in {{NFL Year|2017}} facing stiff competition for the backup wide receiver position from [[JuJu Smith-Schuster]], [[Cobi Hamilton]], [[Eli Rogers]], [[Sammie Coates]], and [[Justin Hunter]]. He was initially named the fourth wide receiver behind Antonio Brown, Martavis Bryant, and Rogers, but was passed on the depth chart by Smith-Schuster early in the season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Pittsburgh Steeler's depth chart: 10/01/2017 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/200/PIT |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171011021617/http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/200/PIT |archive-date=October 11, 2017 |access-date=October 11, 2017 |website=ourlads.com}}</ref>
-Heyward-Bey got his first touch of the season on offense in Week 4 against the [[2017 Baltimore Ravens season|Baltimore Ravens]], carrying the ball on a reverse for three yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens - October 1st, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710010rav.htm |access-date=2023-05-01 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He earned his first passing target and reception in Week 7 against the [[2017 Cincinnati Bengals season|Cincinnati Bengals]] on a fake punt when he and teammate [[Robert Golden]] connected for 44 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Popejoy |first=Curt |date=October 22, 2017 |title=Steelers can do no wrong with fake punt late in the game |url=https://steelerswire.usatoday.com/2017/10/22/steelers-can-do-no-wrong-with-fake-punt-late-in-the-game/ |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=Steelers Wire |language=en-US}}</ref>
+Heyward-Bey got his first touch of the season on offense in Week 4 against the [[2017 Baltimore Ravens season|Baltimore Ravens]], carrying the ball on a reverse for three yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens – October 1st, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710010rav.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190407210535/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710010rav.htm |archive-date=April 7, 2019 |access-date=May 1, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He earned his first passing target and reception in Week 7 against the [[2017 Cincinnati Bengals season|Cincinnati Bengals]] on a fake punt when he and teammate [[Robert Golden]] connected for 44 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Popejoy |first=Curt |date=October 22, 2017 |title=Steelers can do no wrong with fake punt late in the game |url=https://steelerswire.usatoday.com/2017/10/22/steelers-can-do-no-wrong-with-fake-punt-late-in-the-game/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830004944/https://steelerswire.usatoday.com/2017/10/22/steelers-can-do-no-wrong-with-fake-punt-late-in-the-game/ |archive-date=August 30, 2018 |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=Steelers Wire |language=en-US}}</ref>
-In Week 17 against the [[2017 Cleveland Browns season|Cleveland Browns]], Heyward-Bey scored a 29-yard rushing touchdown on a reverse.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cabot |first=Mary Kay |date=December 31, 2017 |title=Browns lose 28-24 to Steelers to finish winless and set stage for the 0-16 parade |url=https://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/12/browns_steelers_0-16.html |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=cleveland.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Grossi |first=Tony |date=December 31, 2017 |title=Browns complete perfect 0-16 season with another loss in Pittsburgh |url=http://www.espn.com/blog/cleveland/post/_/id/4542/browns-complete-perfect-0-16-season-with-another-loss-in-pittsburgh |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>
+In Week 17 against the [[2017 Cleveland Browns season|Cleveland Browns]], Heyward-Bey scored a 29-yard rushing touchdown on a reverse.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cabot |first=Mary Kay |date=December 31, 2017 |title=Browns lose 28–24 to Steelers to finish winless and set stage for the 0–16 parade |url=https://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/12/browns_steelers_0-16.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180829212250/https://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/12/browns_steelers_0-16.html |archive-date=August 29, 2018 |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=cleveland.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Grossi |first=Tony |date=December 31, 2017 |title=Browns complete perfect 0–16 season with another loss in Pittsburgh |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/cleveland/post/_/id/4542/browns-complete-perfect-0-16-season-with-another-loss-in-pittsburgh |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180829212107/http://www.espn.com/blog/cleveland/post/_/id/4542/browns-complete-perfect-0-16-season-with-another-loss-in-pittsburgh |archive-date=August 29, 2018 |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>
-Heyward-Bey finished the 2017 season with two receptions for 47 yards. In addition, he contributed on special teams.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Darrius Heyward-Bey 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HeywDa00/gamelog/2017/ |access-date=2023-05-01 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
+Heyward-Bey finished the 2017 season with two receptions for 47 yards. In addition, he contributed on special teams.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Darrius Heyward-Bey 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HeywDa00/gamelog/2017/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201107031500/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HeywDa00/gamelog/2017/ |archive-date=November 7, 2020 |access-date=May 1, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>
 ====2018====
-Heyward-Bey appeared in 14 games for the Steelers in 2018, making two starts. He finished the season with one reception for 9 yards and played a role in special teams.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Darrius Heyward-Bey 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HeywDa00/gamelog/2018/ |access-date=2023-05-01 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> The Steelers elected not to re-sign Heyward-Bey following the 2018 season.
+Heyward-Bey appeared in 14 games for the Steelers in 2018, making two starts. He finished the season with one reception for 9 yards and played a role in special teams.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Darrius Heyward-Bey 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HeywDa00/gamelog/2018/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201107031503/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HeywDa00/gamelog/2018/ |archive-date=November 7, 2020 |access-date=May 1, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> The Steelers elected not to re-sign Heyward-Bey following the 2018 season.
+==Personal life==
+As of 2016, Heyward-Bey is unmarried and has no kids.
+His mother, Vivian, a certified accountant, has helped him save much of his career earnings, despite the majority of it having been his rookie deal in 2007.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fowler |first=Jeremy |date=November 3, 2016 |title=Steelers WR Darrius Heyward-Bey has saved most of his career earnings thanks to mother |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/17964162/pittsburgh-steelers-wr-darrius-heyward-bey-saved-most-career-earnings-thanks-mother |access-date=February 17, 2024 |website=ESPN |language=en-US}}</ref>
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