Defensively, the Pittsburgh Steelers were an inconsistent, banged-up group in 2023. The unit as a whole endured so many injuries and still figured out a way to be sixth in the NFL in scoring, which is to be applauded. Here is how the player stats broke down for the top defenders from last season.
LB - Elandon Roberts
101 total tackles
2.5 sacks
10 tackles for loss
EDGE - T.J. Watt
68 tackles
19 sacks
36 quarterback hits
19 tackles for loss
3 fumble recoveries
4 forced fumbles
1 interception
S - Minkah Fitzpatrick
64 tackles
3 passes defended
LB - Alex Highsmtih
57 tackles
7 sacks
18 quarterback hits
2 forced fumbles
1 interception
CB - Joey Porter Jr.
43 tackles
1 tackle for loss
1 interception
DT - Cam Heyward
33 tackles
2 sacks
6 tackles for loss
