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.