As the Pittsburgh Steelers and offensive coordinator Arthur Smith prepare their offense for the arrival of Aaron Rodgers, tweaks are being made that might require a position change for an important cog in the unit.
The Steelers have a logjam at tight end and would like to improve their run game for Rodgers.
While not many offenses in 2025 will employ or utilize a fullback, Pittsburgh thinks a resurgence at the position might be in order. And it has the perfect candidate.
Connor Heyward spoke to the media during Steelers OTAs and dropped a bombshell.
“My senior year I played at 240," Heyward said. "I was blocking some bigger guys, so just really hitting the weight room with Cam. I know it’s got to be a big year in every type of way, special teams, offense when I’m in there, perimeter blocking. I also just got bigger because he’s more at fullback. Just come and look at that type. Honestly, just locking on the playbook. I feel like everything’s just slowed down. Last year everything was moving fast. Not saying that I didn’t know it, but just comfortable."
Moving Heyward to fullback wouldn't be that big of a deal on offense.
There are rumors that the team is interested in acquiring Miami Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith via trade to play alongside Pat Freiermuth and give Rodgers another offensive weapon.
Either way, with Heyward at full-time fullback, if should open up more possibilities in the rushing attack.