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Heyward's Touchdown Sparks Madden's Mascot Critique

10/17/2025

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Connor Heyward scored his first touchdown of the season in Week 6 against the Cleveland Browns by catching a 12-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers.
Radio host Mark Madden criticized Heyward, labeling him the team's "mascot" and questioning his NFL legitimacy.
Drafted in 2022, Heyward has seen his offensive snaps decline this season to 207, and his uncertain future hinges on his contract as the Heyward brothers' NFL legacy continues.

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Connor Heyward scored his first touchdown of the season in Week 6 against the Cleveland Browns by catching a 12-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers.
Radio host Mark Madden criticized Heyward, labeling him the team's "mascot" and questioning his NFL legitimacy.
Drafted in 2022, Heyward has seen his offensive snaps decline this season to 207, and his uncertain future hinges on his contract as the Heyward brothers' NFL legacy continues.