As the Pittsburgh Steelers were warming up to face the Washington Commanders in their Week 10 matchup, something terrifying unfolded in the locker room. Defensive leader Cam Heyward shared a sneak peek on his podcast, dropping jaws with a story about an unexpected intruder: a snake, lurking in none other than Russell Wilson's locker.
Heyward returned from his pre-game routine only to find a scene of chaos as his teammates backed away in shock, their eyes fixed on the slippery surprise that had disrupted their preparations.
Heyward described the tense moment in vivid detail, explaining how the snake appeared out of nowhere, slipping out from Wilson’s locker just as the team was getting mentally locked in for the game. Teammates scrambled, uncertain if the snake was harmless or a dangerous threat. Heyward's podcast clip caught fans' attention, leaving many wondering how the encounter might have shaken up the Steelers before such a critical game.
"Before the game, I go out, warm up," Heyward said. "I come back in. Everyone's a little shocked when I come back in. I'm like, 'What's going on?' There was a snake in our locker room. A snake. It was coming from the bottom of Russell [Wilson]'s locker. Everybody was thrown for a loop."
The Steelers quickly regained composure, but Heyward hinted that the bizarre incident left its mark on the locker room vibe.
However, it was in a positive way after Head Coach Mike Tomlin used it to help play into their mindset.
"A snake in our locker room," Heyward said. "Nobody got it. It slithered right back under. Mike T was like, we can make a big deal about their being a snake, but we got to win, so it kind of just played into our mantra."
For many people, snakes are terrifying creatures. While some might enjoy them as pets, an unexpected encounter with a snake often triggers instinctive fear. As the Steelers prepared to lock in for a critical game against the Commanders, the sudden sight of a snake in Wilson’s locker threw them into a brief state of panic. Ultimately, though, the team rallied around each other and managed to find humor in the bizarre situation.
What's even wilder is that the snake was never actually caught. This means it may still be lurking somewhere in the Commanders' visiting locker room, waiting to surprise the next unsuspecting team. The thought of another group of players stumbling upon the slithering intruder adds an eerie twist to the storyline, as the Steelers leave Washington with one unforgettable story.
For future visiting teams, a word of caution: check your lockers carefully. The Steelers' encounter serves as a reminder that surprises can come from unexpected places—especially in the visiting locker room at FedEx Field.
Steelers' Mike Tomlin Was Not Fazed By The Snake
The fact that the snake slithered out from Wilson's locker makes this story even wilder. While Wilson’s exact reaction remains unknown, Steeler Nation can safely imagine he was at least a bit rattled. In true Tomlin fashion, however, the head coach used the tense moment to help the team refocus, reminding them to ignore the noise and get locked back in.
Despite the snake’s attempt to disrupt the Steelers, nothing could stop Wilson and the offense as they battled back to secure a 28-27 victory over the Commanders. With this win, the Steelers moved to 7-2 on the season, firmly positioning themselves as true Super Bowl contenders. Hopefully, their next away game will be snake-free—although this one will certainly be hard to forget.
