Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Connor Heyward logged 174 snaps on offense during his rookie season. While some of that was an extension of injuries at the position providing him opportunities, he proved to be a bigger contributor than the vast majority anticipated him to be from the outset.
And he’s hoping for an even bigger role entering his second season, including getting the ball in his hands. Appearing on the Steel Here podcast, he said that he was looking to get more touches “For sure” in 2023. He recorded 14 touches in all as a rookie, including two carries, which he acknowledged he would like to do more.