Not the most glamorous player. But surely one of the most important. Cam Heyward will be out for about eight weeks with a groin injury suffered in the season opener, a loss to the 49ers.
NFL Media reports that Heyward will need surgery, which explains the length of his absence.
The good news is that he will return during the season. But in the meantime, Pittsburgh is losing one of its most effective players. Despite being 34 years old, Heyward has 10.5 sacks in 2022, and 10 more in 2021.
Three times selected to the All-Pro first team, five times Pro Bowler, he is one of the pillars of the Steelers defense. He is also one of the most experienced players in the franchise. His arrival dates back to 2011. He was selected in the first round of the Draft.
