The Pittsburgh Steelers ended the season with two players on defense who weren’t on a roster most of the year as starters, or at least close enough not to make a difference. Their opportunities were birthed by necessity, but on the whole, they rose to the occasion.
ILB Myles Jack was the much more familiar name. He was a starter on the defense already in 2022 but was released due to his high salary. After retiring, he eventually got a phone call from the Steelers mid-season following a series of injuries at the position.
Eric Rowe is a veteran defensive back with a great wealth of experience.