PHOTOS: Best of 2025 - Defense
Take a look at the top photos of the Steelers defense from the 2025 season

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Brandin Echols (26) sacks Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during a regular season game, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 in Baltimore, MD. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 27-22. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback James Pierre (42) breaks up a pass during a regular season game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 in Baltimore, MD. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 27-22. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) tackles his opponent during a regular season game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 in Baltimore, MD. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 27-22. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) sacks Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during a regular season game, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 in Baltimore, MD. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 27-22. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (24) defends a pass during a regular season game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 in Baltimore, MD. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 27-22. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Brandin Echols (26) sacks Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 in Baltimore, MD. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 27-22. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) tackles his opponent during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 in Baltimore, MD. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 27-22. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Yahya Black (94) pressures Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 in Baltimore, MD. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 27-22. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 in Baltimore, MD. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 in Baltimore, MD. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 in Baltimore, MD. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) strip sacks Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) during a regular season game, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 in Chicago, IL. The Bears beat the Steelers 31-28. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Kyle Dugger (29) and Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (24) tackle their opponent during a regular season game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 in Chicago, IL. The Bears beat the Steelers 31-28. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Keeanu Benton (95) and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) tackle an opponent during a regular season game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 in Chicago, IL. The Bears beat the Steelers 31-28. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90), Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Cole Holcomb (55) and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Keeanu Benton (95) tackle an opponent during a regular season game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 in Chicago, IL. The Bears beat the Steelers 31-28. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) tackles his opponent during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 in Chicago, IL. The Bears beat the Steelers 31-28. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Yahya Black (94) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 in Chicago, IL. The Bears beat the Steelers 31-28. (Nick Smith / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Keeanu Benton (95) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 in Chicago, IL. The Bears beat the Steelers 31-28. (Nick Smith / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) tackles his opponent during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 in Chicago, IL. The Bears beat the Steelers 31-28. (Nick Smith / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6), safety DeShon Elliott (25), defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) and linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) tackle an opponent during a regular season game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025 in Cincinnati, OH. The Bengals beat the Steelers 33-31. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Keeanu Benton (95) and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) sack Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco (16) during a regular season game, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025 in Cincinnati, OH. The Bengals beat the Steelers 33-31. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (24) deflects a pass during a regular season game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025 in Cincinnati, OH. The Bengals beat the Steelers 33-31. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Keeanu Benton (95) looks to get off a block during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025 in Cincinnati, OH. The Bengals beat the Steelers 33-31. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) and cornerback Brandin Echols (26) make a tackle during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025 in Cincinnati, OH. The Bengals beat the Steelers 33-31. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Keeanu Benton (95) tackles his opponent during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025 in Cincinnati, OH. The Bengals beat the Steelers 33-31. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025 in Cincinnati, OH. The Bengals beat the Steelers 33-31. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Keeanu Benton (95) and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) sack Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco (16) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025 in Cincinnati, OH. The Bengals beat the Steelers 33-31. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback James Pierre (42) deflects a pass during a regular season game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Bengals 34-12. (Arron Anastasia / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) and Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Brandin Echols (26) tackle an opponent during a regular season game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Bengals 34-12. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Kyle Dugger (29) returns an interception for a touchdown during a regular season game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Bengals 34-12. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Brandin Echols (26) and defensive back Chuck Clark (21) force a fumble during a regular season game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Bengals 34-12. (Harrison Barden / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Bengals 34-12. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) breaks up an intended pass for Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Bengals 34-12. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf (4) is tackled by his opponent during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Bengals 34-12. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Kyle Dugger (29) runs an intercepted pass for a touchdown during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Bengals 34-12. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback James Pierre (42) recovers a fumbled ball during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Bengals 34-12. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Yahya Black (94), Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Payton Wilson (41) ad Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Derrick Harmon (99) and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Browns 23-9. (Arron Anastasia/ Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Juan Thornhill (22) and cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (24) tackles his opponent during a regular season game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Browns 23-9. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Payton Wilson (41) tackles his opponent during a regular season game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Browns 23-9. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Darius Slay (23) deflects a pass during a regular season game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Browns 23-9. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott (25) tackles his opponent during a regular season game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Browns 23-9. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) sacks Cleveland Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) during a regular season game, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Browns 23-9. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Juan Thornhill (22) and Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Darius Slay (23) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Browns 23-9. (Emilee Fails/ Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback James Pierre (42) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Browns 23-9. (Emilee Fails/ Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Juan Thornhill (22) and Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Browns 23-9. (Jared Wickerham/ Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) sacks Cleveland Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Browns 23-9. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) tackles his opponent during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Browns 23-9. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) sacks Cleveland Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Browns 23-9. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jack Sawyer (33) pressures Cleveland Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Browns 23-9. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Browns 23-9. (Taylor Ollason/ Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Browns 23-9. (Taylor Ollason/ Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jack Sawyer (33) intercepts a pass during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025 in Cleveland, OH. The Browns beat the Steelers 13-6. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Kyle Dugger (29) intercepts a play during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025 in Cleveland, OH. The Browns beat the Steelers 13-6. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) sacks Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) during a regular season game, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 in Detroit, MI. The Steelers defeated the Lions 29-24. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Kyle Dugger (29) sacks Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) for a safety during a regular season game, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 in Detroit, MI. The Steelers defeated the Lions 29-24. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (24) tackles his opponent during a regular season game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 in Detroit, MI. The Steelers defeated the Lions 29-24. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Yahya Black (94) deflects a pass during a regular season game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 in Detroit, MI. The Steelers defeated the Lions 29-24. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Chuck Clark (21) defends a pass during a regular season game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 in Detroit, MI. The Steelers defeated the Lions 29-24. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (24) and Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) tackle their opponent during a regular season game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 in Detroit, MI. The Steelers defeated the Lions 29-24. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Keeanu Benton (95) sacks Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 in Detroit, MI. The Steelers defeated the Lions 29-24. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jack Sawyer (33) tackles his opponent during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 in Detroit, MI. The Steelers defeated the Lions 29-24. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) tackles his opponent during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 in Detroit, MI. The Steelers defeated the Lions 29-24. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Chuck Clark (21), cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (24), and linebacker Patrick Queen (6) make a tackle during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 in Detroit, MI. The Steelers defeated the Lions 29-24. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Derrick Harmon (99) gets past his opponent during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 in Detroit, MI. The Steelers defeated the Lions 29-24. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) tackles his opponent during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 in Detroit, MI. The Steelers defeated the Lions 29-24. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) looks to get past his opponent during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 in Detroit, MI. The Steelers defeated the Lions 29-24. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Yahya Black (94) tackles his opponent during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Packers beat the Steelers 35-25. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) tackles his opponent during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Packers beat the Steelers 35-25. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97), Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) , Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Derrick Harmon (99) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Packers beat the Steelers 35-25. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Kyle Dugger (29), linebacker Patrick Queen (6), cornerback Brandin Echols (26) and cornerback Darius Slay (23) tackle an opponent during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Colts 27-20. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Payton Wilson (41) tackles his opponent during a regular season game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Colts 27-20. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) tackles Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (17) during a regular season game, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Colts 27-20. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) strip sacks Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (17) during a regular season game, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Colts 27-20. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Malik Harrison (50) tackles his opponent during a regular season game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Colts 27-20. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jack Sawyer (33) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Emilee Fails / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (24) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Emilee Fails / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Payton Wilson (41), safety Kyle Dugger (29), cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (24), linebacker Patrick Queen (6) and cornerback James Pierre (42) tackle an opponent during a regular season game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Colts 27-20. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Brandin Echols (26) recovers a fumbled punt return during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Colts 27-20. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Payton Wilson (41) runs the ball after making an interception during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Colts 27-20. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (24) sacks Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (17) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Colts 27-20. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Derrick Harmon (99) recovers a fumbled ball during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Colts 27-20. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) looks to pressure Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (17) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Colts 27-20. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Colts 27-20. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Keeanu Benton (95) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Colts 27-20. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Keeanu Benton (95) sacks Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) during a regular season game, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025 in Inglewood, CA. The Chargers beat the Steelers 25-10. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) deflects a pass during a regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025 in Inglewood, CA. The Chargers beat the Steelers 25-10. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback James Pierre (42) tackles his opponent during a regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025 in Inglewood, CA. The Chargers beat the Steelers 25-10. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Derrick Harmon (99), linebacker Payton Wilson (41), and linebacker T.J. Watt (90) make a tackle during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025 in Inglewood, CA. The Chargers beat the Steelers 25-10. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) sacks Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025 in Inglewood, CA. The Chargers beat the Steelers 25-10. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback James Pierre (42) and cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) make a tackle during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025 in Inglewood, CA. The Chargers beat the Steelers 25-10. (Arron Anastasia / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback James Pierre (42) tackles his opponent during a regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025 in Inglewood, CA. The Chargers beat the Steelers 25-10. (Nick Smith / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. (22) intercepts a pass during a regular season game against the Miami Dolphins, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Dolphins 28-15. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Payton Wilson (41) sacks Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) during a regular season game against the Miami Dolphins, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Dolphins 28-15. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Payton Wilson (41) sacks Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) during a regular season game against the Miami Dolphins, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Dolphins 28-15. (Harrison Barden / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) tackles his opponent during a regular season game against the Miami Dolphins, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Dolphins 28-15. (Harrison Barden / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) sacks Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Miami Dolphins, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Dolphins 28-15. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Esezi Otomewo (93) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Miami Dolphins, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Dolphins 28-15. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott (25) strip sacks Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz (11) during a regular season game, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025 in Dublin, Ireland. The Steelers defeated the Vikings 24-21. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) intercepts a pass during a regular season game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025 in Dublin, Ireland. The Steelers defeated the Vikings 24-21. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) tackles Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz (11) during a regular season game, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025 in Dublin, Ireland. The Steelers defeated the Vikings 24-21. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback James Pierre (42) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025 in Dublin, Ireland. The Steelers defeated the Vikings 24-21. (Brendan Moran/ Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Derrick Harmon (99) pressures New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) during a regular season game, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025 in Foxborough, MA. The Steelers defeated the Patriots 21-14. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Jabrill Peppers (40) forces a fumble during a regular season game between against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025 in Foxborough, MA. The Steelers defeated the Patriots 21-14. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) forces a fumble during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025 in Foxborough, MA. The Steelers defeated the Patriots 21-14. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) sacks New England Patriots Drake May (10) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025 in Foxborough, MA. The Steelers defeated the Patriots 21-14. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) sacks New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (7) during a regular season game, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 in East Rutherford, NJ. The Steelers defeated the Jets 34-32. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) tackles his opponent during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 in East Rutherford, NJ. The Steelers defeated the Jets 34-32. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90), linebacker Alex Highsmith (56), and linebacker Patrick Queen (6) make a tackle during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 in East Rutherford, NJ. The Steelers defeated the Jets 34-32. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Brandin Echols (26) tackles his opponent during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 in East Rutherford, NJ. The Steelers defeated the Jets 34-32. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6), Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Cole Holcomb (55) and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) tackle an opponent during a regular season game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Seahawks beat the Steelers 31-17. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jack Sawyer (33) sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) during a regular season game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Seahawks beat the Steelers 31-17. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) intercepts a pass during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Seahawks beat the Steelers 31-17. (Harrison Barden / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) deflects a pass during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Seahawks beat the Steelers 31-17. (Harrison Barden / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) intercepts a pass during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Seahawks beat the Steelers 31-17. (Harrison Barden / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Payton Wilson (41) tackles his opponent during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Seahawks beat the Steelers 31-17. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Payton Wilson (41) sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Seahawks beat the Steelers 31-17. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Daniel Ekuale (96) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Seahawks beat the Steelers 31-17. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback James Pierre (42) tackles his opponent during a regular season game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 26-24. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90), Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Payton Wilson (41), Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Chuck Clark (21) and Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Brandin Echols (26) tackle their opponent during a regular season game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 26-24. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Malik Harrison (50) tackle their opponent during a regular season game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 26-24. (Emilee Fails / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) sacks Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during a regular season game, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 26-24. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) tackle their opponent during a regular season game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 26-24. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) tackles Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 26-24. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback James Pierre (42) and defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) tackle Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 26-24. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) and linebacker Payton Wilson (41) tackle Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (89) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 26-24. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Kyle Dugger (29) and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Keeanu Benton (95) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 26-24. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) sacks Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 26-24. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) sacks Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 26-24. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 26-24. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Keeanu Benton (95) strip sacks Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud (7) during a postseason Wild Card game, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Texans beat the Steelers 30-6. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jack Sawyer (33) strip sacks Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud (7) during a postseason Wild Card game, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Texans beat the Steelers 30-6. (Emilee Fails / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Brandin Echols (26) during a postseason Wild Card game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Houston Texans, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Texans beat the Steelers 30-6. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Derrick Harmon (99) during a postseason Wild Card game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Houston Texans, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Texans beat the Steelers 30-6. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Brandin Echols (26) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025 in Foxborough, MA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Brandin Echols (26) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025 in Dublin, Ireland. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott (25) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025 in Dublin, Ireland. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025 in Dublin, Ireland. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Keeanu Benton (95) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025 in Dublin, Ireland. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025 in Dublin, Ireland. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025 in Foxborough, MA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)











