Cam Heyward reveals at training camp what Steelers defense needs to become NFL's best
At Thursday's training camp, Heyward shared his honest thoughts on what the next step looks like for the Steelers — and what it will take for the defense to become the very best in the NFL.
"The constant," Heyward told reporters, via The Athletic's Mike DeFabo. "It can't be a roller coaster where we're riding our highs and going down our lows. I think to be the number one defense, it can't just be from Week 1 through Week 7. It's got to be a continued grind, and we've got to be, at the end of the season, playing our best football."
In 2024, the Steelers defense looked the part early but took a nose dive to end the season — which clearly still resonates with Heyward.
If this re-tooled unit can prevent a late-season collapse in 2025, there is little doubt — with the amount of talent acquired this offseason and already on the roster — that the Steelers could have the best defense in the NFL this year.
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