An established veteran like defensive lineman Cam Heyward knows Pittsburgh Steelers’ OTA practices only mean so much. Football isn’t played in helmets and shorts. Still, it’s hard for players to be quiet in June and expect to make noise come January. Speaking with reporters following Thursday’s final voluntary practice, Heyward shared who stuck out over the past two weeks.
“I think it’s just seeing guys like Payton Wilson really emerge and feel comfortable,” Heyward said via the Pittsburgh DSEN YouTube channel. “Getting a guy like Cole Holcomb back off of injury. Nice to see. He’s flying around.