PITTSBURGH (WJAC) — Pittsburgh Steelers' star defenders TJ Watt and Cameron Heyward have been voted into the 2022 NFL Pro Bowl, the team announced late Wednesday.
For Heyward, this will be his fifth Pro Bowl selection overall, and the fourth straight season that he has been named to the league's "All-Star" game.
"Cam Heyward, No. 97, he wrecks games," said Cincinnati Bengals Coach Zac Taylor. "It's not often you say that about defensive tackles. They can move him around to so many different positions. He has such a knowledge of the defense, a knowledge of his matchups. He is always a guy you have to pay attention to and be dialed in on because he will wreck a game in a heartbeat."
Heyward has started in all 14 games this season thus far, and leads all defensive tackles in four major categories, including tackles and solo stops.
He also has 7 sacks on the season 11 tackles for loss.
As for TJ Watt, who now holds the franchise record for single-season sacks, this will be his third trip to the Pro Bowl.
Watt leads the league in sacks, QB hits and fumble recoveries.
"It's all about tradition here and to be able to put your footprint in as part of the tradition here is special," said Watt, who was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week twice this season. "I know it's an individual goal. I'm not big on individual achievements. But doing this with such a wonderful group of guys is what it's all about. To be able to be a part of this franchise hopefully for a long time, this is very special. But I really do have more work to do."
The 2022 Pro Bowl will be played on Feb. 6 at Allegiant Stadium.
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