Updating the Steelers defensive depth chart for 2025 training camp
The Pittsburgh Steelers had another intriguing offseason as general manager Omar Khan is continuing to put his own stamp on the Steelers front office. Looking specifically at the defensive side of the ball, the Steelers have officially added new players into the mix throughout free agency, the draft, signing undrafted rookie free agents, and even a trade.
Since the team is filled out and ready as they begin training camp, let’s look at the Steelers defensive depth chart by position.
Defensive Line
Cameron Heyward
Keeanu Benton
Derrick Harmon
Daniel Ekuale
Dean Lowrey
Yahya Black
Demarvin Leal
Isaiahh Loudermilk
Logan Lee
Esezi Otomewo
Jacob Slade
OLB
T.J. Watt
Alex Highsmith
Nick Herbig
Jack Sawyer
Jeremiah Moon
Julius Welschof
Eku Leota
ILB
Patrick Queen
Payton Wilson
Cole Holcomb
Malik Harrison
Carson Bruener
Mark Robinson
Devin Harper
CB
Joey Porter Jr.
Jalen Ramsey
Darius Slay
Brandin Echols
Cory Trice Jr.
Beanie Bishop Jr.
James Pierre
Donte Kent+
D’Shawn Jamison
Cameron McCutcheon
Kyler McMichael
Safety
Deshon Elliott
Juan Thornhill
Chuck Clark
Miles Killebrew
Sebastian Castro
Quindell Johnson
+Donte Kent is listed on Steelers.com as a CB/PR
The Steelers have filled out their defensive position groups quite nicely when it comes strictly to the numbers as they have 42 defensive players heading into training camp. Whether or not the players they have at each position is the quality needed for success remains to be seen and up for debate. While these are the players the Steelers are starting with for training camp, the likelihood of these names remaining constant throughout the preseason is very low as players will be on and off the 90-man roster.
So what position group stands out as having more players than necessary? Which ones do you think the Steelers still may have the most concerns? Make sure to give your thoughts in the comments below.
