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The Pittsburgh Steelers defense got bit by the injury bug and saw this team rotating players each and every week. Here is how the Top 12 Steelers defenders graded out for the season according to Pro Football Focus.
EDGE - T.J. Watt - 91.9
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EDGE - Alex Highsmith - 90.0
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LB - Blake Martinez - 85.1
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EDGE - Markus Golden - 83.5
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EDGE - Nick Herbig - 81.0
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S - Elijah riley - 79.8
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DT - Armon Watts - 77.3
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DT = Keeanu Benton - 76.9
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S - Minkah Fitzpatrick - 73.3
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DT - Cam Heyward - 73.1
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LB - Elandon Roberts - 72.2
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CB - Joey Porter Jr. - 65.6
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