Steelers Christian Kuntz reveals he played through broken sternum

Pittsburgh Steelers long snapper Christian Kuntz demonstrated remarkable resilience by continuing to play despite suffering a severe broken sternum, as revealed on his teammate Cameon Heyward's podcast. The injury, which caused lingering physical pressure even after the season ended, occurred during a full-extension punt coverage tackle in the 2025 preseason.

Kuntz recounted the moment his chest absorbed the full impact of the collision, describing how he fell on the ground after landing fully extended, despite initially appearing to make a dramatic tackle. Despite the excruciating pain, Kuntz chose to remain on the field to maintain his team's special teams unit, showcasing the hidden toughness within the specialist room.