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 It has been declared that the Pittsburgh Steelers are among the most…
Approaching the 2023 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers are progressively emerging as one of the NFL’s most talked-about teams. Steelers supporters may not be accustomed to this. The Pittsburgh Steelers are rarely discussed, and when they are, it’s usually not for positive reasons. But a lot of well-known NFL media figures have been predicting this offseason that the Steelers will surpass everyone’s expectations. The most recent media figure to voice their favorable views is NFL Network’s
Without a doubt, Watt’s absence from the field in 2022 hurt the Steelers defense. After recovering from his torn pectoral injury, he was far from fully recovered, and it was evident. Despite only participating in ten games, he managed to accumulate 39 tackles, two interceptions, 5.5 sacks, and one forced fumble. demonstrating that he is capable of being a productive player on the field even when he is not well. The Steelers struggled even after Highsmith made an impact during the 2022 season, making up for Watt’s injury with 14.5 sacks and leading the league in forced fumbles with 5. They struggled without Watt, going 1-6 in the 2022 campaign.