Steelers locker room reportedly in disarray after suppressed jabs against player trying to play "hero ball" (Image source: Getty)
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Steelers lost their third game in 11 days, as they suffered a 29-10 Christmas Day loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
After starting the season 8-2, the Steelers are 10-6, losing their last three games in a row, and have slipped out of the AFC North crown. Recently, their defense, which has been their backbone and identity to success, has also struggled.
Defensive players such as lineman Cam Heyward, linebacker Patrick Queen, and safety DeShone Elliott are a few players who have publicly spoken about the Steelers' woes on defense.
Steelers correspondent for "The Pat McAfee Show," Mark Kaboly, spoke about the team's issues on the show, saying that the Steelers have made it known that someone is trying to play "hero ball," causing more problems on the team. Kaboly said:
