Pittsburgh's preseason defensive report shows clear winners and losers. Derrick Harmon dropped stock, Yahya Black and Logan Lee rose in depth, Isaiahh Loudermilk and DeMarvin Leal dipped, while Jack Sawyer also fell. Inside linebacker Cole Holcomb surged with steadier play, and Mark Robinson slipped. Carson Bruener impressed enough to push for rotational snaps. Panthers were the test backdrop, underscoring where Pittsburgh must refine roles for Week 1.

Holcomb and Bruener loom as likely Week 1 contributors, Harmon and Loudermilk must rebound, and the edge and coverage units will shape the floor for fantasy streaming. In a crowded defense, volume and snaps will decide which Steelers defenders become reliable fantasy adds early in the season.