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Heyward a perfect leader for Steelers through social issues

Members of the sports world have been utilizing their platforms to let their voices be heard during some very tense social times in the United States. Individual players, as well as entire organizations, have been vocal about their interest in multiple types of reform, and the Steelers have been pretty silent throughout this process.

Team president Art Rooney II released a statement after the death of George Floyd, and the team honored the Juneteenth holiday Friday, but otherwise, players have been relatively quiet on the topics which are dominating headlines.