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The Pittsburgh Steelers have been one of the top teams rumored to be heavily pursuing trades before the November 10 deadline. The Steelers are in desperate need of wide receiver help and have been exploring plenty of options, with the popular belief being that the team will make a splash move for a big-name playmaker.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / November 6

How Patrick Graham Unlocked Jalen Ramsey for the Steelers

When the Pittsburgh Steelers traded for Jalen Ramsey in 2025, they expected him to be a versatile piece at boundary and slot cornerback. However, performance and injuries pushed Ramsey into the free safety role.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / November 5

Steelers’ Patrick Graham Hire Looked Underwhelming. Now It Could Fuel a Playoff Push

One of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ most intriguing staff moves this past offseason was hiring Patrick Graham as defensive coordinator. On the surface, it looked like an underwhelming hire.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / November 3

Steelers Hit Home Run With Patrick Graham Hire

Defensive coordinator Patrick Graham has come in and immediately made his mark during his first season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. While ranking all of the best new coordinators around the NFL, CBS Sports' Garrett Podell slotted Graham in at the No.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / November 3

Steelers Defense Reaching Super Bowl Level

The Pittsburgh Steelers defense is elite. The Steelers have played just eight games during the 2026 season, jumping out to a 6-2 record. The road to that impressive start hasn't been perfect, but the defense has paved the way.

NFL News / Steeler Nation / November 3

Steelers' Patrick Graham Gets A Revealing Endorsement After Browns Revenge

The Pittsburgh Steelers spent the first part of October looking like a defense that needed a group-chat moderator. Everyone had an opinion, the sideline conversations were getting attention and the Browns had already made the whole operation look uncomfortable.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / November 2

Steelers' Patrick Graham Sends Fearless Message To Opposing NFL Offenses

The Pittsburgh Steelers have plenty of reasons to feel confident about their defense following Sunday's dominant 27-6 victory over the Cleveland Browns.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / November 2

Steelers' Patrick Graham Has An Unusual Story Behind Pittsburgh's Defensive Revival

The Pittsburgh Steelers left Cleveland in early October with an expensive defense, a 2-2 record and a whole lot of explaining to do. The next few weeks would require serious football adjustments.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 30

Steelers' TJ Watt Reveals A Remarkable Shift In Patrick Graham's Defense

The Pittsburgh Steelers have spent much of the season learning a lesson that doesn't fit neatly onto a defensive play sheet. Eleven talented players can know how to tackle and still be a step late when they're not hearing the same instructions.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / The Lead / October 30

Patrick Graham Has the Steelers Defense Playing to Its Identity

Good luck scoring on the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second half. Over the last four weeks, no team has managed to put a touchdown on the board after halftime against this defense.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 29

Steelers' Patrick Graham Is Building A Quiet Advantage For The AFC North's Toughest Tests

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a problem that every AFC North contender eventually encounters: the formula that works beautifully one Sunday can look pretty useless the next.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 28

Steelers Now Have A Cheap Veteran Option Available To Reunite With Patrick Graham

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been very active in negotiations as we get closer to the 2026 trade deadline. General Manager Omar Khan has been confirmed to be very interested in multiple high-profile players on the market, although it's unclear if he's willing to win a bidding war to secure any of them.

NFL News / Steeler Nation / October 22

Steelers' Patrick Graham Reveals Key Focus For Pittsburgh's Defense In Week 7 Against New Orleans

The Pittsburgh Steelers helped Head Coach Mike McCarthy complete his first victory on the road in 2026 this past Sunday. The team now looks ahead to Week 7 for a matchup in Paris, France.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 21

Steelers' Arthur Moats Raises Bold Theory About Patrick Graham's Post-Bye Plans For TJ Watt

The Pittsburgh Steelers spent the offseason promising a pass rush that would be harder to predict. Six games later, opponents have still seen plenty of familiar looks, particularly from the most recognizable player on the edge.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 20

Steelers throw curveball as DeShon Elliott will have to fight for spot

Steelers throw stunning lineup curveball as DeShon Elliott will have to fight for his spot

Elliott has been a very important piece of the Steelers defense over the last two seasons, especially in 2024 and in 2025 before he got hurt.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 18

Steelers Are Learning Patrick Graham's Familiar-Looking Defense Comes With A Hidden Catch

The Pittsburgh Steelers did not spend the offseason ripping every page out of their defensive identity. Patrick Graham brought new language, new wrinkles and new priorities, but enough of the picture remained recognizable for veterans to feel at home.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 16

Steelers' Jalen Ramsey Gives Clear Answer On Patrick Graham Disconnect After Sideline Move

The Pittsburgh Steelers spent the last week learning how much weight one word can carry. “Disconnect” sounded like a locker-room alarm after Cleveland, especially with a new defensive coordinator, visible sideline frustration and a secondary still trying to fit new pieces together.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 15

Steelers' Patrick Graham Receives Harsh Criticism For Questionable Game Plans

The Pittsburgh Steelers may be stuck in the same concerning loop that they have been in recent years. If this keeps up, the team will be bound for the same frustrating outcome that it's dealt with for nearly a decade: an above-average record with nothing to show for it.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / October 14

Is Patrick Graham Getting the Most Out of This Steelers Defense?

There’s no doubt the Pittsburgh Steelers defense looks different in 2026. The unit has taken a different approach, blitzing less frequently than it did in 2025 and deploying its personnel in a variety of ways.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 12

Steelers' DC Patrick Graham Gave Out A Headbutt Straight To Patrick Queen's Helmet

The Pittsburgh Steelers needed an emotional response from their defense following a frustrating loss to the Cleveland Browns, and linebacker Patrick Queen delivered one against the Indianapolis Colts.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steel City Underground / September 17

Patrick Graham is already finding ways to unleash T.J. Watt

T.J. Watt has spent his entire NFL career making life difficult for opposing offenses. Patrick Graham‘s job is figuring out how to make defending Watt even more difficult.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / September 9

3 Areas Patrick Graham Must Improve for the Steelers Defense in 2026

One of the aspects fans and analysts are eager to see following the Pittsburgh Steelers’ coaching changes is how the defense performs. Head coach Mike McCarthy selected Patrick Graham to oversee the defense, making him an intriguing hire.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / July 25

Six Halves and a Steakhouse: How Patrick Graham’s Raiders tenure really ended

Patrick Graham’s four years as Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator ended quietly. His league-low blitz rate and a painful Jaguars rejection tell the fuller story.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Pro Football Rumors / January 29, 2025

Raiders to retain Patrick Graham as DC for 2025 season

After looking into a few outside candidates, the Raiders are in position to maintain the status quo at the defensive coordinator spot. Pete Carroll is set to have continuity on that side of the ball for 2025.

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Raiders DC 'a top candidate' for same role with Jaguars

The dust is still settling from the Jaguars’ chaotic leadership changes last week, but new head coach Liam Coen must press along to put together his first staff of assistants.