Current NFL players have once again voted on their Top 100 Players of 2024 in the league, and linebacker Patrick Queen is among the Steelers to make the list as they do the countdown.
Queen, who signed with the Steelers this offseason as a free agent from the Baltimore Ravens, came in at No. 64 on the list.
In 2023 Queen had a career-high 133 tackles, as well as a career best 84 solo stops. He had nine tackles for a loss, three and a half sacks, six passes defensed, an interception, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.
He was an Associated Press second-team All-Pro selection last season, as well as selected for the Pro Bowl Games.
According to NextGen Stats, Queen led all linebackers with 20 quick pressures in 2023, even though he was blitzing at just the 23rd-highest rate among linebackers (min. 500 snaps). Queen also generated a 25.5% pressure rate in 2023, the sixth-highest among linebackers (min. 50 pass rushes).
Queen has started every game since he was drafted by the Ravens, a total of 67, and has 453 tackles, including 296 solo stops. He has 37 tackles for a loss, 13.5 sacks, 33 quarterback hits, four interceptions, and 15 passes defensed. He also has five forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries, including one he returned for a touchdown.
Steelers signed LB Patrick Queen on a three-year contract
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen (6) runs against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\Jed Jacobsohn)
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen (6) celebrates a sack of Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen (6) pictured before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, December 10, 2023 in Baltimore, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen (6) drops back in coverage as he defends during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Baltimore, MD. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen (6)walks off the field after an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen (6) in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen (6) in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen (6) in action during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, in Baltimore, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024 (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen (6) gets in position during the second half of the NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen defends during the second half of an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Baltimore. The Colts won 22-19 in overtime. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
FILE - Baltimore Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen works out prior to an NFL football AFC divisional playoff game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Houston Texans, Jan. 20, 2024, in Baltimore. Pittsburgh is luring inside linebacker Queen away from rival Baltimore. The Steelers and the second-team All-Pro have agreed to a three-year deal worth $41 million, a person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen (6) defends against the New York Giants during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
About the NFL's Top 100:
For the 14th consecutive year, current players voted to determine the Top 100 players in the NFL. Produced by NFL Films, "The Top 100 Players of 2024" provides an inside look at all of the stars around the league entering the 2024 season.
"The Top 100 Players of 2024" premieres Monday, July 22 at noon ET on NFL+ with players ranked No. 100-81, and continues with 10 players revealed weekdays through Wednesday, July 31. The top 10 will be announced on Friday, Aug. 2 at 8 p.m. ET live on NFL Network.
Before the top 10 are revealed, "The Top 100 Players of 2024: #100-11" airs on NFL Network on Wednesday, July 31 at 8 p.m. ET, recapping this year's list thus far.
