Following the surprising and sudden retirement of Pittsburgh Steelers’ veteran inside linebacker Vince Williams Wednesday, the depth on the defensive side of the football at the inside linebacker position took a significant hit on paper and in the locker room.
Despite the shocking departure, it remains business as usual for the Steelers and veteran defensive captain Cameron Heyward, who said guys will have to step up amid depth concerns that are nothing new in today’s NFL.
Heyward and Williams had a special connection on the Steelers’ defense as the two longest-tenured starters on that side of the football, coming into the league two years apart.