Still, whose daughter Leah is battling neuroblastoma, wore eye black with the phrase "Leah Strong" written on it all season to honor her fight against cancer.
The NFL fined Heyward $5,787 for wearing "Iron Head" on his eye black during a 24-20 victory against San Diego on Monday Night Football two weeks ago. Heyward wore the phrase again during Sunday's win against Arizona, drawing a second-offense fine of $11,576.
The NFL has said it will continue to fine the Ohio State product $11,576 each time he is in violation of the uniform policy.
"Ironhead" was the nickname given Heyward's father Craig, who died from cancer in 2006 after a 10-year NFL career as a running back.
"I definitely support him,” Still said of the younger Heyward. “He’s using his platform and trying to support his dad with an important cause. I don’t see nothing wrong that. . . .
“Myself and a few other players had been having meetings with the league about what it can do to help players more in promoting their causes. It seemed like we were making strides with the league in support of players who had certain causes. Hopefully it’s not too much longer before that changes.”
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