The Pittsburgh Steelers have a historic identity of being a dominant defensive team. The Steel Curtain defense ...

Eight teams, including the Steelers twice in the 1970s ... But surprisingly, a slump wasn't the team's biggest problem. The Steel Curtain defense was aging and a shell of its former self.

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Dallas Cowboys The Cowboys ... The Cowboys, though, fell short against Pittsburgh's Steel Curtain defense in the second second-half comeback in Super Bowl history.

While with the Steelers, he helped in the scouting of “Mean Joe” Greene out of North Texas, who would become a key part of the famed “Steel Curtain” defense. He helped to lay the ...

Elliott played very well in his first season with the Steelers, particularly in run defense. Pro Football Focus ranked Elliott eighth in run defense among safeties who played at least 50% of his ...

The Pittsburgh Steelers are projected to draft Michigan ... However, they will opt to further strengthen their already star-studded defense, instead. “I don’t believe Johnson is the top ...

While the rushing defense was a strong point, it didn't finish the season well. The Steelers allowed 299 rushing yards to the Ravens in the Wild Card Round, a 28-14 loss. That's after allowing 220 ...

The Pittsburgh Steelers are currently projected to have ... and DeShon Elliott was one of the surprise stars for Pittsburgh's defense after signing a two-year deal worth $6 million in free agency ...

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense is the backbone of their perpetual competitiveness. Year after year, a veteran-laden unit has kept Pittsburgh above water while poor quarterback play and ...