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Rookie Linebacker Ben Heeney Looks To Capitalize On Increased Playing Time

Sunday afternoon, for the first time in his young career, Ben Heeney saw an extended run on the field.

The rookie linebacker played 38 snaps (53%) against the Lions, primarily in passing situations, which was the most live action he’d seen since the preseason.

“It was good,” said Heeney Tuesday. “It was good. I just tried to take advantage of the opportunities I was given, so hopefully I get some more.”

Considering his productivity against Detroit – 7 total tackles, 1 sack, 1 tackle for loss and 1 pass defensed; it would stand to reason that he indeed would get some more run in the future.