Sun Jan 12 01:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Steelers Trio Shine: Boswell, Heyward, and Watt Earn AP All-Pro Honors

**Pittsburgh, PA** – The Pittsburgh Steelers celebrated a triumphant end to the 2024 season with three players receiving prestigious Associated Press All-Pro honors. Kicker Chris Boswell earned First-Team All-Pro recognition, while defensive tackle Cameron Heyward and linebacker T.J. Watt secured First-Team and Second-Team honors, respectively.

Boswell’s selection marks his first AP All-Pro nod, a testament to a record-breaking season. He led the NFL in field goal percentage (93.2%, 41 of 44 attempts), points scored by a kicker (158), and set a Steelers franchise record with 41 field goals made – the most by any NFL kicker since 2011. His performance included 13 field goals of 50+ yards and two instances of hitting three 50+ yard field goals in a single game. Coach Mike Tomlin lauded Boswell’s consistent excellence, particularly given a mid-season change in the holder position. Boswell also earned numerous weekly and monthly AFC Special Teams Player of the Week and Month awards.

Heyward, a five-time AP All-Pro, secured his fourth First-Team selection, joining Steelers legend Joe Greene as the only interior defensive linemen in franchise history to achieve this feat. At 35, Heyward delivered one of his most consistent seasons, starting all 17 games and showcasing his versatility with impressive numbers across the board. He ranked among the top three defensive tackles in the league in tackles, sacks, tackles for loss, quarterback hits, and passes defensed.

Watt, a five-time All-Pro selection, earned Second-Team honors this year. Despite this, he maintains his dominance, leading the Steelers in sacks and displaying a relentless style of play that has earned him a record fifth Steelers MVP award. Watt recently achieved his 100th career sack, becoming one of only three players to reach this milestone before turning 30, and currently ranks third in NFL history for sacks accumulated in a player’s first eight seasons. Hall of Fame coach Bill Cowher emphasized the significant impact Watt has on opposing game plans.

The Steelers’ success on the field extends beyond these three stars, with other players receiving various accolades including the NFLPA Players’ All-Pro team selections and other awards throughout the season. This successful 2024 season highlights the team’s talent and depth.

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