PITTSBURGH -- For the second year in a row, the Pittsburgh Steelers could be without one of their defensive captains for an extended period of time.
There's growing concern the Steelers (0-1) could be without defensive lineman Cameron Heyward for several weeks after the six-time Pro Bowl selection sustained a groin injury in the first half of the season-opening loss to the San Francisco 49ers, a league source confirmed to ESPN.
While injured reserve is an option and would sideline Heyward for four weeks, it's not a guarantee, the source told ESPN.