Throughout the last two decades or so, Polynesian players have played key roles for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Names like Hall of Famer Troy Polamalu immediately come to mind, as do the likes of Tyson Alualu, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Chris Fuamatu-Mau02bbafala, Chris Kemoeatu, and Kimo von Oelhoffen.
Now, entering the 2023 season, there’s a large contingent of Polynesian players on the Steelers’ roster featuring nose tackle Breiden Fehoko, guard Nate Herbig, outside linebacker Nick Herbig, running back Jaylen Warren and guard Isaac Seumalo. A franchise with a rich history of Polynesian players that understands the culture is leaning heavily into that culture entering a pivotal season in franchise history.