Pittsburgh Steelers players shared positive remarks Tuesday about the team's defense and new coordinator Patrick Graham ahead of the 2026 season. Free agent linebacker Kyle Van Noy and safety DeShon Elliott highlighted the roster's talent and versatility.
Kyle Van Noy said Graham is a solid coach who will be great with the Steelers. "He’s got a lot of talent, probably the most talent he’s had since New England," Van Noy said on the Games with Names podcast.
DeShon Elliott praised the addition of Jaquan Brisker and Jalen Ramsey. "It’s good to have another dawg out there," Elliott said via the Steelers YouTube channel. He also applauded Ramsey’s ability to play multiple positions.
Former NFL player Chris Long noted the defensive line’s 2025 struggles prevent him from ranking it among the league’s best units. He cited players like T.J. Watt and Cam Heyward but pointed to the Houston Texans and Denver Broncos as stronger examples.
