It was a rather disappointing 2023 season for Pittsburgh Steelers standout defensive lineman Cameron Heyward, one that has many questioning if he can remain a dominant force moving forward at the age of 35.
For Pro Football Focus’s Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson, Heyward remains an elite defender when healthy and should be given the benefit of the doubt.
During a recent discussion regarding the top three players on the Steelers roster on the latest PFF NFL Show, Monson and Palazzolo made the case that Heyward should remain among the top three for at least another season, holding off the likes of outside linebacker Alex Highsmith and wide receiver George Pickens from joining safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and outside linebacker T.