Steelers final 2024 stats – Defense

Defensively, the Pittsburgh Steelers were an inconsistent, banged-up group in 2023. The unit as a whole endured so many injuries and still figured out a way to be sixth in the NFL in scoring, which is to be applauded. Here is how the player stats broke down for the top defenders from last season.

LB - Elandon Roberts

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101 total tackles

2.5 sacks

10 tackles for loss

 

EDGE - T.J. Watt

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68 tackles

19 sacks

36 quarterback hits

19 tackles for loss

3 fumble recoveries

4 forced fumbles

1 interception

S - Minkah Fitzpatrick

64 tackles

3 passes defended

LB - Alex Highsmtih

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57 tackles

7 sacks

18 quarterback hits

2 forced fumbles

1 interception

CB - Joey Porter Jr.

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43 tackles

1 tackle for loss

1 interception

DT - Cam Heyward

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33 tackles

2 sacks

6 tackles for loss