Defense dominated our 6 favorite Steelers through 2 preseason games
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PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 09: Jonathan Ward #35 of the Pittsburgh Steelers jumps to avoid a tackle in the second half during the preseason game against the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium on August 9, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
Through two preseason games, there's been far more bad news than good news for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers dropped both of the games and there were very few individual performances that have stood out. It feels like it's going to be another slow start for the Steelers. This has become an all too familiar sight.
After going back over the first two games, here are our six favorite players so far.
G Mason McCormick
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 02: Mason McCormick #OL48 of the South Dakota State speaks to the media during the 2024 NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on March 02, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
LB Payton Wilson
Aug 9, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Houston Texans running back J.J. Taylor (38) runs against Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Payton Wilson (41) during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-USA TODAY Sports
CB Thomas Graham Jr.
Jul 27, 2024; Latrobe, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) catches a pass in front of cornerback Thomas Graham Jr. (37) during training camp at Saint Vincent College. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-USA TODAY Sports
EDGE Nick Herbig
Aug 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) celebrates after sacking Buffalo Bills quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (11) during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-USA TODAY Sports
LB Jacob Windmon
Aug 9, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Johnny Johnson III (front) dives for additional yardage as Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jacoby Windmon (45) defends during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Houston won 20-12. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
RB Jonathan Ward
Aug 9, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jonathan Ward (35) runs the ball as Houston Texans cornerback Kris Boyd (17) defends during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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