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‘Big Brother’ Casey Hampton Helped Mentor Former Steelers WR Nate Washington

The Pittsburgh Steelers of the 2000s managed to win two Super Bowls not just because of their talent level, but also because of the players’ tight-knit bonds. Many of those players are still friends to this day, and it seems that camaraderie extends even beyond position groups. Former NFL receiver Nate Washington revealed that his greatest friend from his time on the Steelers isn’t a receiver, but rather defensive tackle Casey Hampton.

With 85 days until Steelers regular season football begins in Week 1 against the Falcons, here's No. 85 Nate Washington (@nwash85) & his 49 yard TD catch from Ben Roethlisberger (@_BigBen7) against the Browns in 2006.