The Pittsburgh Steelers are focusing heavily on strengthening their defense, as highlighted by their significant investment in defensive players compared to their offense. The Pro Football Focus grades for the projected defensive starters reveal that key players like T.J. Watt (91.7) and Cameron Heyward (90.1) are leading the pack in performance. However, some players, including Joey Porter Jr. (54.6) and Patrick Queen (56.8), have room for improvement. Overall, the Steelers' defense remains a pivotal element of their game plan as they prepare for the upcoming season.