This week, Cam Heyward should set the record for most games played for a Pittsburgh Steelers defensive player. Week 8 will mark Heyward’s 202nd game, an astounding number considering the position he plays. Most defensive lineman don’t age as gracefully as Heyward has, but Mike Tomlin explained that it’s his unique skill set that has allowed him to do so.
“In terms of why he’s able to be uniquely effective for a long period of time, he’s a power player who happens to be athletic,” Tomlin said Tuesday during his weekly press conference via the team’s YouTube channel.