According to Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, last season, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward became the first Steelers defensive end since Keith Willis in 1986 to lead the Steelers in sacks. While his 7.5 quarterback takedowns last season technically tied him for the team lead with former linebacker Jason Worilds, it was an impressive feat that was perfectly timed being as the former first-round draft pick is due a new contract this offseason.
Heyward, however, believes he can top that 7.5 number in 2015.