Steelers Defense Tests New Looks | Pittsburgh Steelers News

Steelers’ defense stumbled early in their second preseason game, surrendering a touchdown on an opening drive due to a critical miscommunication — but Defensive Coordinator Patrick Graham turned it into a learning moment. Despite the blip, the unit has held strong overall, allowing just 13 points per game while key starters remain limited in action. After the early lapse, the defense locked down and made life tough for the Jets. Graham’s strategy? Heavy experimentation — testing different looks, fronts, and blitz packages to find the best fit. This preseason is all about evaluation, and Graham’s bold approach is giving the coaching staff a clearer picture of what could make or break the Steelers’ defensive identity come September. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/489b7733fd90d8ee