Cam Heyward apologizes to DeShon Elliott for Week 1 injury

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cam Heyward publicly apologized to teammate DeShon Elliott for causing a knee injury during a Week 1 tackle. On his podcast, Heyward took responsibility for the incident, where he inadvertently landed on Elliott while tackling an opposing player. Elliott confirmed the account, explaining that the injury affected him throughout the season and mentioned a subsequent injury in Week 9. Despite these setbacks, Elliott is now healthy and looking forward to participating in the upcoming season, emphasizing the importance of regaining confidence through practice. Heyward acknowledged Elliott's significant role in the team's defense.

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