When Cam Heyward went down halfway into the Pittsburgh Steelers’ regular season opener, the entire equation changed. The foundation of the defensive line and arguably the defense, replacing him wasn’t a one-man job. It was a many-man job.
In his absence and until he returns, the likes of Keeanu Benton, DeMarvin Leal, Isaiahh Loudermilk, and Armon Watts have been tasked to pick up the slack. Results have been mixed and at times bumpy but longtime DL Coach Karl Dunbar sees the progression in his group. And ready or not, they’re being asked to meet the moment.
“There’s no trepidation,” Dunbar told reporters via Steelers.