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Heightened expectations for defensive line, even without Tuitt

With the Stephon Tuitt's recent retirement, the Steelers have an arduous task of replacing a high-caliber player in an area of the roster that needs to improve in 2022.

And though the Steelers wrapped up the second day of minicamp Wednesday and don't begin training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe until July 26, they don't have time to lick their wounds.

"It's a next man mentality," said defensive line coach Karl Dunbar. "That's what we do."

Last year, Pittsburgh finished dead last in the NFL, allowing 146.1 rushing yards per game.