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Updating the Steelers defensive depth chart ahead of 2024 training camp

The Pittsburgh Steelers had another intriguing offseason as general manager Omar Khan is continuing to put his own stamp on the Steelers front office. Looking specifically at the defensive side of the ball, the Steelers have officially added new players into the mix throughout free agency, the draft, signing undrafted rookie free agents, and even a trade.

Since the team is filled out and ready to head into training camp, let’s look at the Steelers defensive depth chart by position.


Defensive Line

Cameron Heyward
Keeanu Benton
Larry Ogunjobi
Dean Lowrey+
Montravius Adams
Demarvin Leal
Isaiahh Loudermilk
Logan Lee
Breiden Fehoko
Jonathan Marshall
Jacob Slade
Willington Previlon

OLB

T.J. Watt
Alex Highsmith
Nick Herbig
Kyron Johnson
Jeremiah Moon
David Perales
Julius Welschof

ILB

Patrick Queen
Elandon Roberts
Cole Holcomb+
Payton Wilson
Tyler Matakevich
Mark Robinson
Tyler Murray
Jacoby Windmon

CB

Joey Porter Jr.
Donte Jackson
Cam Sutton
Cory Trice Jr.
Darius Rush
Josiah Scott
Anthony Averett
Beanie Bishop Jr.
Thomas Graham Jr.
Kalon Barnes

Safety

Minkah Fitzpatrick
Deshon Elliott
Damontae Kazee
Miles Killebrew
Ryan Watts
Grayland Arnold
Nathan Meadors


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The Steelers have filled out their defensive position groups quite nicely when it comes strictly to the numbers as they have 44 defensive players heading into training camp. Whether or not the players they have at each position is the quality needed for success remains to be seen and up for debate. While these are the players the Steelers are starting with for training camp, the likelihood of these names remaining constant throughout the preseason is very low as players will be on and off the 90-man roster.

So what position group stands out as having more players than necessary? Which ones do you think the Steelers still may have the most concerns? Make sure to give your thoughts in the comments below.

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