PITTSBURGH -- Darrius Heyward-Bey will not go quietly into the Steelers' depth chart.
Heyward-Bey, who was a starter before a foot injury in Week 9 derailed his 2016 season, has to navigate a suddenly crowded receiver room after the return of Martavis Bryant and the addition of second-round pick JuJu Smith-Schuster.
The No. 7 overall pick in the 2009 draft said he's recovered from multiple injuries and eager to re-establish his role.
"I wanted to prove not only to the coaches but to myself that I can play with these younger guys," Heyward-Bey said.