How did Shaka Heyward perform in Week 5 of 2026?

Heyward made 1 tackles in Miami's 31–24 loss to Cincinnati.

How is Shaka Heyward performing in the 2026 season?

Through Week 5 of 2026 he has 1 tackle and 0.0 sacks — 258th among defenders in tackles.

What were Shaka Heyward's stats last season (2025)?

In 2025 he made 16 tackles (203rd among defenders) with 0.0 sacks across 12 games.

Is Shaka Heyward injured?

No — he is active and not on the current injury report.

How old is Shaka Heyward?

Shaka Heyward is 26 years old — he was born on April 19, 2000.

How tall is Shaka Heyward?

Shaka Heyward is 6' 3" tall and weighs 238 lbs.

What position does Shaka Heyward play?

Shaka Heyward is a linebacker for the Miami Dolphins and wears No. 45.

Where did Shaka Heyward go to college?

Shaka Heyward played college football at Duke.

Was Shaka Heyward drafted?

No — Shaka Heyward went undrafted and entered the NFL as a free agent in 2023.

Shaka Heyward Stats, Game Log & Props — Dolphins LB

Shaka Heyward is a linebacker for the Miami Dolphins. He entered the league as an undrafted free agent out of Duke in 2023. Born April 19, 2000, he is in his 3rd season in the league.

Shaka Heyward 2026 defense stats (5 games)
Stat	Total	Rank
Tackles	1	258th among defenders
Solo tackles	0
Assisted tackles	1	236th among defenders
Sacks	0.0
Interceptions	0
Forced fumbles	0
Fumble recoveries	0
Touchdowns	0

Shaka Heyward last 10 games
Game	Opponent	Result	Tackles	Solo tackles
2026 Week 5	vs Cincinnati Bengals	L 24–31	1	0
2025 Week 17	vs Arizona Cardinals	W 37–14	1	0
2025 Week 16	at Miami Dolphins	W 45–21	5	0
2025 Week 15	vs Baltimore Ravens	L 0–24	1	0
2025 Week 7	vs Pittsburgh Steelers	W 33–31	1	1
2025 Week 6	at Green Bay Packers	L 18–27	1	1
2025 Week 5	vs Detroit Lions	L 24–37	1	1
2025 Week 4	at Denver Broncos	L 3–28	4	1
2025 Week 3	at Minnesota Vikings	L 10–48	1	0
2025 Week 2	vs Jacksonville Jaguars	W 31–27	1	0