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Patrick Queen Named Steelers 2025 ‘Chief’ Award Winner

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen has been named the team’s 2025 ‘Chief’ Award winner for the player who has the best relationship and interactions with the media. Queen earns the award in his second year with the team.

Steelers LB Patrick Queen is this year's recipient of the Chief award for cooperation with the media.

— Ray Fittipaldo (@rayfitt1) December 31, 2025

Queen is the third-straight defensive player to win the award. EDGE rusher Alex Highsmith took it home in 2024 while CB Patrick Peterson won it in 2023.