Ernie Stautner, Joe Greene, Joel Steed, Aaron Smith, Casey Hampton, Cameron Heyward. . . Pittsburgh Steeler defenses are almost always built from the defensive line back, and this Steelers team is no different.
While the edge rushing duo of T.J. Watt and Bud Dupree rack up all-time great statistics, and the secondary blossoms into one of the best in the NFL under young superstar Minkah Fitzpatrick, the strength of this defense remains the defensive line.
The big two
Cameron Heyward just signed an extension, making him the 8th highest paid defensive tackle in the NFL.