The defensive tackle position is one where four or five players can see steady playing time on a weekly basis. When healthy, we know that Arik Armstead, DaVon Hamilton, and Maason Smith will command three of those spots in the rotation. But who can earn the fourth and how consistent can that player be?

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) tosses the ball after running a route during the Jaguar’s 12th NFL training camp session at the Miller Electric Center, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union] / Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars NFL game to be played on August 9, 2025 on ESPN.

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward wants a pay bump after an All-Pro season in 2024 just one year into his three-year contract. While that has caused some stir in the fanbase, Former Steelers defensive lineman Chris Hoke fully supports what Heyward is doing.

The Sporting News Apparently, the Pittsburgh Steelers' top players were mostly just keeping their contract desires under the radar. But something about Thursday is bringing things out into the open. Earlier in the day,