Cam Heyward and Hayden welcome Steelers defensive linemen Keeanu Benton and rookie Yahya Black for a behind-the-scenes look at life in the trenches. From adjusting to the NFL grind to hilarious rookie moments, this episode is packed with laughs and plenty of Yahya belly shakes.

In this episode:

🏈 Yahya talks about his rookie year, growing pains, and how he’s building on that foundation

💪 Yahya opens up about the transition to Pittsburgh and what he’s learned so far

😂 Rookie duties, team dinners, and the funniest first-year mistakes🎯 Keeanu and Yahya share how vets keep them accountable on and off the field

🧠 Life outside football — family, food, and finding balance during camp

🎤 Cam reflects on his own rookie days and how the game has changed

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1:03 Yahya Black’s Belly

1:51 Keeanu Benton Going Into This Next Season

2:20 Yahya On The Speed Of The NFL

2:45 Moment Yahya Became A Steeler

3:50 Biggest Difference From College To Pro

4:10 Advice From Keeanu

4:27 Being A Steeler Nose Tackle

5:22 Camp Fights

5:58 Best Play In Camp

6:33 Running To The Ball

7:25 Yahya’s Name

8:35 Keeanu’s Leadership Role

10:06 Go To Comfort Food

11:09 Biggest Change Coming To Pittsburgh

11:50 Keeanu’s Fishing

13:00 Yahya’s Hobbies

13:52 Rookie Talent Show

14:30 YA Having To Carrying Pads

15:10 Getting Popeyes For The Vets

17:00 Roommates During Camp

18:23 What To Expect This Season From Them

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