For much of the offseason, the focus on the Pittsburgh Steelers has been on their offense and their pursuit of quarterback Aaron Rodgers. All the talk about Rodgers has somewhat clouded the fact that this is a Steelers team that still boasts a really talented defense. Ahead of the 2025 NFL season, Pro Football Focus is ranking every position group, and the Steelers were named the team with the best defensive line, with them including EDGE as part of the defensive line.
“Led by edge defender T.J. Watt and interior defender Cameron Heyward, the Steelers’ defensive line continues to be the best in the NFL.