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Steelers’ DL Once Again An ‘Elite Unit’ Entering Season, Pro Football Focus Believes

The position group might not have looked all that good late in 2024 in the midst of the five-game losing streak to end a once-promising season, but the Pittsburgh Steelers boast an “elite unit” along the defensive line — which includes the outside linebackers — entering the 2025 season, Pro Football Focus believes.

In a piece highlighting the strongest and weakest teams at each position group, PFF cited the Steelers as having the strongest defensive line.

“The Steelers boasted the NFL’s top-graded defensive line last season. T.J. Watt is still at the top of his game as the only player who earned 90.