Cam Heyward Apologizes After , Punching Justin Herbert in the Stomach.<br />On Nov. 21, the Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end punched the Chargers quarterback with <br />about 9 minutes left in the game.<br />On Nov. 21, the Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end punched the Chargers quarterback with <br />about 9 minutes left in the game.<br />After Heyward tackled Herbert, he stayed on top of him for a few seconds, prompting Chargers WR Joshua Palmer to intervene.<br />A shoving match ensued and then <br />Heyward punched Herbert.<br />A shoving match ensued and then <br />Heyward punched Herbert.<br />He received an unnecessary roughness penalty, and the Steelers ended up losing 41-37.<br />He received an unnecessary roughness penalty, and the Steelers ended up losing 41-37.<br />After the game, he attempted to explain his actions to reporters and apologized.<br />After the game, he attempted to explain his actions to reporters and apologized.<br />To be honest, I was running <br />after the ball, and I caught <br />my hand under, so when I <br />was trying to get back up, <br />I couldn't get up, and I fell <br />back on him, Cam Heyward, via statement.<br />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.<br />'TMZ' reports Heyward <br />faces a potential fine
