Heyward thinks he can get that elusive ring this year. “I like us versus anybody,” he said. "You can say I'm blowing smoke. But I do.”

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward clarified his postgame comments from Week 17 on the latest episode of his podcast.

Pittsburgh Steelers veteran team leader Cameron Heyward posted a cryptic quote on social media following the Week 17 loss to the Chiefs.

Heyward (illness) did not practice Wednesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports. Heyward has missed back-to-back practices due to a flu, per Pryor. The veteran edge rusher has limited time remaining to get back to full health before Saturday's road wild-card matchup against the Ravens.

The Steelers defense has struggled during their three-game losing streak, but DT Cameron Heyward thinks they may have the answer. Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin called a post-Christmas team meeting with the hopes of working through the defense’s recent struggles.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers have historically been a good defensive team. That has continued to be the case for most of Mike Tomlin’s tenure. The offense hasn’t always responded, yet the team has often been able to rely on their defense to take care of business and put them in a position to succeed.

Read the recent NFL news and rumors for fantasy football. Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (illness) was absent during Tuesday's

The Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7) are preparing for their playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens (12-5), and kicker Chris Boswell was added to the injury report. Boswell missed practice on Wednesday due to an illness.

Pittsburgh Steelers star and defensive lineman Cameron Heyward was one of many defenders to be outspoken about the defense's struggles following the Week 17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. During the most recent episode of his podcast,

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a couple of concerning updates on Wednesday's injury report. As the team prepares for its rubber match vs. the division rival Ravens this weekend, one of the most important players on Pittsburgh's roster did not participate in practice because he was sick.

The NFL postseason allows teams to look at a clean slate, putting regular season records behind them as they prepare to make a push at a championship. That doesn’t erase the fact that teams must evaluate the pros of their play to that point,