Two-year extension for Jaylen Warren

Bubbahotep · May 1, 2026 at 5:14 PM

Steeldude said: ↑

I think the defense on 3rd down is an important stat. Pittsburgh Steelers' defense ranked 26th in the NFL for third-down conversion percentage allowed. They were also ranked 20th for rushing yards allowed per game. They were ranked 18th for yards per carry allowed at 4.3 YPC. Among other things, the Steelers did have a good red zone defense, but unfortunately they allowed teams in the red zone slightly more than the NFL average. The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense struggled significantly with allowing big plays, finishing near the bottom of the league in several explosive-play categories. The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense allowed a total of 73 plays of 20 or more yards(25th in NFL).

They did well in sacks, but were in the middle of the league in hurries.

While the Steelers were not the worst defense last season, they do have a lot of room for improvement. That being said, the Steelers' defense didn't get much help from their offense. It was in the middle of the NFL for points scored. The team was the epitome of mediocrity: a Tomlin staple.
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Their secondary was a mash unit last season. They had to fire two starters. And they still have no good answer at ILB. Those two things make it tough to be a top defense.

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Two-year extension for Jaylen Warren

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