The veteran defensive tackle is thinking bigger than division title.
The Pittsburgh Steelers miraculously defeated the Baltimore Ravens 26-24 on Sunday night, claiming their first AFC North title since the 2020 season. Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward had his fingerprints all over this game, with seven total tackles, a quarterback hit, and a pass breakup that led to a T.J. Watt interception. He was even involved offensively, as he helped push his brother, Connor Heyward, into the end zone.
During Watt’s post-game press conference, he joked that the AFC North Champions hat was too small to fit on the elder Heyward’s head. However, the 15-year veteran said that wasn’t the case at all, and made clear his sights are set on more than a division title.
“There’s a reason I didn’t put the hat on,” Heyward said. “I want a different hat.”
This was not the only time Heyward hinted that he is looking for much more than just a division title this season. Heyward later mentioned during his press conference that he takes after players like Brett Keisel, Aaron Smith, and Casey Hampton in the way that he gives maximum effort on each play.
“I’m jealous of them. They have something I don’t have….when they come back for their reunion, I want to show them some hardware.”
Heyward’s message is direct: he wants to win in the postseason. That’s something the Steelers have not done in nine years. The Steelers’ quest for that ‘different hat’ starts next Monday night, when Pittsburgh hosts the Houston Texans.
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