PHOTOS: Best of 2024 - Defense
Take a look at the top photos of the Steelers defense from the 2024 season

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024 in Cincinnati, OH. The Steelers defeated the Bengals 44-38. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) rips the ball from Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely (80), forcing a fumble during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 18-16. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Isaiahh Loudermilk (92) pressures Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 18-16. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) tackles Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 18-16. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) looks down the line of scrimmage during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 18-16. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) pressures Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 18-16. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Dean Lowry (94) sacks Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 18-16. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Donte Jackson (26) intercepts a pass during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024 in Atlanta, GA. The Steelers defeated the Falcons 18-10. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Elandon Roberts (50) tackle Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 18-16. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Beanie Bishop Jr. (31) makes a tackle during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 18-16. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) pressures Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 18-16. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 in Landover, MD. The Steelers defeated the Commanders 28-27. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback James Pierre (42) breaks up a pass during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 in Landover, MD. The Steelers defeated the Commanders 28-27. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) strip sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024 in Atlanta, GA. The Steelers defeated the Falcons 18-10. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee (23) and Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) make a tackle during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 in Landover, MD. The Steelers defeated the Commanders 28-27. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott (25) breaks up a pass intended for Atlanta Falcons tight end Charlier Woerner (89) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024 in Atlanta, GA. The Steelers defeated the Falcons 18-10. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Montravius Adams (57) and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) sack Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024 in Atlanta, GA. The Steelers defeated the Falcons 18-10. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) sacks Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 in Landover, MD. The Steelers defeated the Commanders 28-27. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Isaiahh Loudermilk (92) tackles Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024 in Philadelphia, PA. The Eagles beat the Steelers 27-13. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) makes a tackle during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 in Landover, MD. The Steelers defeated the Commanders 28-27. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) breaks up a pass during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 in Landover, MD. The Steelers defeated the Commanders 28-27. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Beanie Bishop Jr. (31) blocks a pass attempt by Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 in Landover, MD. The Steelers defeated the Commanders 28-27. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) sacks Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 in Landover, MD. The Steelers defeated the Commanders 28-27. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Isaiahh Loudermilk (92), Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6), Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) and Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee (23) tackle Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024 in Philadelphia, PA. The Eagles beat the Steelers 27-13. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Dean Lowry (94) loses his helmet tackling Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024 in Philadelphia, PA. The Eagles beat the Steelers 27-13. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90), Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Keeanu Benton (95), and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) tackle Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024 in Philadelphia, PA. The Eagles beat the Steelers 27-13. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) sacks Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024 in Philadelphia, PA. The Eagles beat the Steelers 27-13. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) tackle Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024 in Philadelphia, PA. The Eagles beat the Steelers 27-13. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Beanie Bishop Jr. (31) intercepts a pass during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Jets 37-15. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Beanie Bishop Jr. (31) intercepts a pass as Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (24) reacts during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Jets 37-15. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Keeanu Benton (95) sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Bengals beat the Steelers 19-17. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (24) tackles New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Jets 37-15. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Beanie Bishop Jr. (31) tackles New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Jets 37-15. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) strip sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Bengals beat the Steelers 19-17. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Payton Wilson (41) tackles Cincinnati Bengals running back Khalil Herbert (34) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Bengals beat the Steelers 19-17. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Montravius Adams Sr. (57) and Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott (25) tackle Cincinnati Bengals running back Khalil Herbert (34) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Bengals beat the Steelers 19-17. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Beanie Bishop Jr. (31) intercepts a pass intended for Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Bengals beat the Steelers 19-17. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Cory Trice Jr. (27) tackles Cincinnati Bengals running back Khalil Herbert (34) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Bengals beat the Steelers 19-17. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Cory Trice Jr. (27) tackles Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Bengals beat the Steelers 19-17. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Cory Trice Jr. (27) makes a tackle during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Bengals beat the Steelers 19-17. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Preston Smith (91) sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Bengals beat the Steelers 19-17. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Montravius Adams Sr. (57) tackles Cincinnati Bengals running back Khalil Herbst (34) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Bengals beat the Steelers 19-17. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (24) tackles Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Anthony Miller (6) during a postseason Wild Card game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 in Baltimore, MD. The Ravens beat the Steelers 28-14. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) sack Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Bengals beat the Steelers 19-17. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Payton Wilson (41) and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Cory Trice Jr. (27) make a tackle during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Bengals beat the Steelers 19-17. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (24), Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) make a tackle during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Bengals beat the Steelers 19-17. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) tackle Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) during a postseason Wild Card game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 in Baltimore, MD. The Ravens beat the Steelers 28-14. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) tackles Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill (43) during a postseason Wild Card game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 in Baltimore, MD. The Ravens beat the Steelers 28-14. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee (23) tackles Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) during a postseason Wild Card game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 in Baltimore, MD. The Ravens beat the Steelers 28-14. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) tackles Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Anthony Miller (6) during a postseason Wild Card game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 in Baltimore, MD. The Ravens beat the Steelers 28-14. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) and Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback James Pierre (42) make a tackle during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Kansas City Chiefs, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Chiefs beat the Steelers 29-10. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) tackles Baltimore Ravens right end Mark Andrews (89) during a postseason Wild Card game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 in Baltimore, MD. The Ravens beat the Steelers 28-14. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) sacks Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during a postseason Wild Card game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 in Baltimore, MD. The Ravens beat the Steelers 28-14. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) tackle Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (29) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Kansas City Chiefs, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Chiefs beat the Steelers 29-10. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi (99) tackles Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Kansas City Chiefs, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Chiefs beat the Steelers 29-10. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Cory Trice Jr. (27) intercepts a pass during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Kansas City Chiefs, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Chiefs beat the Steelers 29-10. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott (25) tackles Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024 in Indianapolis, IN. The Colt beat the Steelers 27-24. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Donte Jackson (26) and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) tackle Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster (9) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Kansas City Chiefs, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Chiefs beat the Steelers 29-10. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Isaiahh Loudermilk (92) and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) tackle Dallas Cowboys running back Hunter Luepke (40) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Dallas Cowboys, Monday, Oct. 7, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Cowboys beat the Steelers 20-17. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) sacks Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco (15) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024 in Indianapolis, IN. The Colt beat the Steelers 27-24. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Payton Wilson (41) tackle Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024 in Denver, CO. The Steelers defeated the Broncos 13-6. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90), Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Elandon Roberts (50), and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Dean Lowry (94) make a tackle during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Dallas Cowboys, Monday, Oct. 7, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Cowboys beat the Steelers 20-17. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) tackles Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Jalen Tolbert (1) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Cowboys beat the Steelers 20-17. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) tackles Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin (9) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Cowboys beat the Steelers 20-17. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) sack Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Cowboys beat the Steelers 20-17. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Payton Wilson (41), Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (24), and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) make a tackle during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Browns 27-14. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott (25) makes a tackle during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Browns 27-14. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (24) intercepts a pass during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Dallas Cowboys, Monday, Oct. 7, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Cowboys beat the Steelers 20-17. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott (25) tackles Cleveland Browns wide receiver Elijah Moore (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Browns 27-14. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) sacks Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Browns 27-14. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Keeanu Benton (95) intercepts a pass during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Browns 27-14. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) tackles Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely (80) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024 in Baltimore, MD. The Ravens beat the Steelers 34-17. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (24) tackles Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Browns 27-14. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) sacks Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Browns 27-14. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Isaiahh Loudermilk (92) and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) tackle Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 in Cleveland, OH. The Browns beat the Steelers 24-19. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) and Pittsburgh Steelers 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, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024 in Baltimore, MD. The Ravens beat the Steelers 34-17. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) strip sacks Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024 in Baltimore, MD. The Ravens beat the Steelers 34-17. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Beanie Bishop Jr. (31) tackles Cleveland Browns wide receiver Elijah Moore (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 in Cleveland, OH. The Browns beat the Steelers 24-19. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) pressures New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Giants, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Giants 26-18. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Cory Trice Jr. (27) tackles Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024 in Baltimore, MD. The Ravens beat the Steelers 34-17. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) breaks up a pass intended for Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Day Flowers (4) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024 in Baltimore, MD. The Ravens beat the Steelers 34-17. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) intercpets a pass during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024 in Baltimore, MD. The Ravens beat the Steelers 34-17. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) blocks an pass attempt by New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Jets 37-15. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Isaiahh Loudermilk (92) tackles Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024 in Baltimore, MD. The Ravens beat the Steelers 34-17. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) and Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott (25) tackle New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (17) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Giants, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Giants 26-18. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) pressures New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Jets 37-15. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Payton Wilson (41) tackles New York Giants running back Devin Singletary (26) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Giants, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Giants 26-18. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) recovers a fumble during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Giants, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Giants 26-18. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi (99) sacks New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Jets 37-15. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) tackles New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr, (29) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Giants, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Giants 26-18. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) tackles New York Giants running back Devin Singletary (26) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Giants, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Giants 26-18. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) makes a tackle during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Giants, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Giants 26-18. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) sacks New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Giants, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Giants 26-18. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) tackles New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Giants, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Giants 26-18. (Arron Anastasia / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Keeanu Benton (95) tackles New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (17) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Giants, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Giants 26-18. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee (23) upends Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024 in Baltimore, MD. The Ravens beat the Steelers 34-17. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) tackles Las Vegas Raiders tight end Harrison Bryant (84) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024 in Las Vegas, NV. The Steelers defeated the Raiders 32-13. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott (25) tackles Las Vegas Raiders tight end Harrison Bryant (84) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024 in Las Vegas, NV. The Steelers defeated the Raiders 32-13. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) breaks up a pass during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Giants, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Giants 26-18. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) tackles Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024 in Las Vegas, NV. The Steelers defeated the Raiders 32-13. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Elandon Roberts (50) tackles Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Chargers 20-10. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) and Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott (25) tackle Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins (27) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Chargers 20-10. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) pressures Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024 in Las Vegas, NV. The Steelers defeated the Raiders 32-13. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) and Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott (25) tackle Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 in Cleveland, OH. The Browns beat the Steelers 24-19. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) pressures Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 18-16. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) tackle Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024 in Baltimore, MD. The Ravens beat the Steelers 34-17. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (24) denies the Baltimore Ravens Lamar Jackson's (8) 2-point conversion attempt during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 18-16. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (24) makes a tackle during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 in Cleveland, OH. The Browns beat the Steelers 24-19. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) makes a tackle during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 in Cleveland, OH. The Browns defeated the Steelers 24-19. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott (25) and Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) tackle Cleveland Browns wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19), forcing a fumble during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 in Cleveland, OH. The Browns defeated the Steelers 24-19. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) sacks Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 18-16. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee (23) and Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) tackle Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024 in Cincinnati, OH. The Steelers defeated the Bengals 44-38. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Elandon Roberts (50) and Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott (25) tackle Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 in Cleveland, OH. The Browns defeated the Steelers 24-19. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Keeanu Benton (95) sack Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024 in Cincinnati, OH. The Steelers defeated the Bengals 44-38. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Donte Jackson (26) intercepts a pass intended for Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024 in Cincinnati, OH. The Steelers defeated the Bengals 44-38. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) strip sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024 in Cincinnati, OH. The Steelers defeated the Bengals 44-38. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott (25) tackles Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki (88) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024 in Cincinnati, OH. The Steelers defeated the Bengals 44-38. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)