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Steelers aren't sweating playoff drought: 'Here for what lies ahead'

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PITTSBURGH -- As Cameron Heyward crossed the gold end zone and headed for the home tunnel after warmups Sunday night in Week 18, a handful of former Pittsburgh Steelers waited for him.

One by one, they enveloped the 36-year-old defensive tackle in back-thumping hugs as he waded through the crowd of well-wishers.

Among the throng of Steelers alumni were former defensive end Brett Keisel and former running back Jerome Bettis, two of the franchise's all-time greats with three Super Bowl trophies, four AFC championships, 19 playoff wins and numerous individual accolades between them.