The countdown to kickoff is almost over, and the Pittsburgh Steelers are locked in for a Week 1 clash with the New York Jets.
After a long offseason filled with tough decisions—cutting ties with once-promising quarterbacks, navigating a cryptic 2025 NFL Draft, and pulling off blockbuster offseason acquisitions—this team finally feels like it’s ready for battle.
Well, almost.
All eyes are on defensive captain Cameron Heyward, the 36-year-old anchor of Teryl Austin’s defense, whose future for Sunday remains slightly cloudy due to ongoing contract negotiations. Without him, the Steelers might be prepared.