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Steelers Defense Struggles Ignored | Pittsburgh Steelers News
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- Jul 24, 2026
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- 115
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Summary
The Steelers’ defense stumbled in 2025, finishing outside the top ten in points allowed for the first time since 2021—despite standout efforts from Cameron Heyward, Joey Porter Jr., and a ferocious pass rush led by T.J. Watt. Yet, shockingly, not a single Steelers player cracked FanSided’s top 50 NFL players list, even as Heyward earned second-team All-Pro honors. The only interior lineman recognized? Jeffrey Simmons at 35. While Watt remains elite, he’s no longer a DPOY frontrunner, and with nine edge rushers ahead of him on the list, the Steelers’ defensive reputation took a hit—despite the effort. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e87e08a26391fea3