It’s become a familiar sight in 2021 for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defensive line. As the quarterback gets set to throw the football, big, huge paws get up in passing lanes from the Steelers, leading to batted passes at the line of scrimmage, and in the case of Cameron Heyward in Week 9 against Justin Fields and the Chicago Bears — an interception.
For the Steelers in recent seasons, and especially in 2021, there’s been an emphasis placed on getting hands up at the line of scrimmage to disrupt passing lanes and help out the coverage on the back end.