Heading into the 2023 season, DL Cameron Heyward was set up to have one of his best seasons yet. The six-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro was coming off back-to-back 10-sack seasons, sitting at 78.5 and within striking distance of James Harrison’s all-time Steelers’ sack record. Unfortunately, Heyward injured his groin in Week One against the San Francisco 49ers, requiring surgery, and was placed on IR for the next seven weeks.
Heyward returned to play against the Tennessee Titans on Thursday night, getting in on six total tackles while making a tackle for loss. When asked after the Steelers’ 20-16 win what it was like to be back after an extended absence, Heyward got sentimental, revealing how much he loves football.