Jul 27, 2024; Latrobe, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) participates in drills during training camp at Saint Vincent College. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-USA TODAY Sports
Nothing is final but the Pittsburgh Steelers initial depth chart is out. This comes just a few days before the Steelers take on the Houston Texans in their first preseason game of the year. Defensively, no team spends more money than the Steelers so expectations are high.
The Steelers added two big pieces in the offseason from other teams. Linebacker Patrick Queen came over from the Baltimore Ravens as a free agent and the Steelers traded for cornerback Donte Jackson.
The healthy return of defensive tackle Cameron Heyward and the continued development of cornerback Joey Porter Jr. just add to what has the potential to be an elite unit.
Defensive tackle
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 07: Defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) of the Pittsburgh Steelers takes the field before the game against the New England Patriots at Acrisure Stadium on December 07, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
First - Cameron Heyward
Second - DeMarvin Leal
Third - Isaiaihh Loudermilk
Fourth - Willington Previlon
Nose tackle
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 22: Keeanu Benton #95 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts to a missed field goal by the Los Angeles Rams during the third quarter at SoFi Stadium on October 22, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
First - Keeanu Benton
Second - Montravius Adams
Third - Breiden Fehoko
Defensive end
Jul 27, 2022; Latrobe, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Larry Ogunjobi (65) participates in training camp at Chuck Noll Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
First - Larry Ogunjobi
Second - Dean Lowry
Third - Logan Lee
Fourth - Jacob Slade
Left outside linebacker
Jan 6, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) rushes past Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Morgan Moses (78) during the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
First - T.J. Watt
Second - Jeremiah Moon
Third - Kyron Johnson
Fourth - Julius Welschof
Right outside linebacker
Jul 28, 2024; Latrobe, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) signs autographs for fans during training camp at Saint Vincent College. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-USA TODAY Sports
First - Alex Highsmith
Second - Nick Herbig
Third - Markus Golden
Fourth - Jacoby Windmon
Left inside linebacker
Nov 1, 2020; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Patrick Queen (48) look into the back before the snap during the second half against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
First - Patrick Queen
Second - Payton Wilson
Third - Mark Robinson
Fourth - Tyler Murray
Right inside linebacker
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 02: Elandon Roberts #50 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on before the game against the Tennessee Titans at Acrisure Stadium on November 02, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
First - Elandon Roberts
Second - Tyler Matakevich
Third - Cole Holcomb
Left cornerback
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 22: Cornerback Donte Jackson #26 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of the NFL football game at State Farm Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. It was Jackson's second interception of the game. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images)
First - Donte Jackson
Second - Cory Trice Jr.
Third - Kalon Barnes
Fourth - Thomas Graham Jr.
Right cornerback
Jul 27, 2023; Latrobe, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (24) participates in drills during training camp at Saint Vincent College. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
First - Joey Porter Jr.
Second - Darius Rush
Third - Anthony Averett
Fourth - Kyler McMichael
Nickel back
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First - Beanie Bishop Jr.
Second - Grayland Arnold
Third - Cameron Sutton
Free safety
Jun 9, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) participates in minicamp at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex.. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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