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Steelers Defensive Lineman Cam Heyward Criticizes NFL Rules After T.J. Watt Injury

After Steelers defensive end T.J. Watt exited Sunday’s preseason finale against the Lions with a knee injury, his teammate Cam Heyward is calling for changes to league rules on low blocks by offensive linemen.

While Heyward acknowledged that the block from Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson was legal, he thought that the league should address rules on low blocks that he believes is long overdue.

“We’ve done a lot for the offensive players. Where’s the help on defense,” Heyward asked reporters after the game.

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