The Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense has taken a turn few thought possible this season. The unit struggled mightily to end the 2024 campaign, which led to a ton of new additions on that side of the ball. Jalen Ramsey, Darius Slay, and Derrick Harmon are the most notable, but depth was either added or players stepped into bigger roles at all three levels of the unit.
Unfortunately, those changes aren’t resulting in progress. Now, the Steelers have taken a step back, having one of the worst defenses in the league. Former Steeler Ryan Clark is dismayed with what he sees as the root of the Steelers’ defensive problems .