Smith tallied 32 total tackles (12 solo), including 4.5 sacks, over 17 regular-season games with the Packers and Steelers in 2024. Smith was traded from the Packers to the Steelers in early November, but he was actually more productive during his time in Green Bay. The veteran pass rusher recorded six more tackles and 0.5 more sacks as a Packer, playing 138 additional defensive snaps despite appearing in only one more game. Smith's time in Pittsburgh may also be nearing an end, as he was a healthy scratch in two of the team's final three games this season. However, Smith remains under contract through 2026, so he could very well stay in Pittsburgh and serve as a rotational edge rusher next season.
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2482rushing yards
1043receiving yards
900tackles
72interceptions
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name GP CMP ATT CMP% YDS YDS/G TD INT SACK SYL RTG R. Wilson,QB1121433663.7%2,482225.61653321995.6M. Killebrew,SAF17010.0%00.0000039.6J. Fields,QB1010616165.8%1,106110.6511612493.3K. Allen,QB111100.0%1919.00000118.8Rushing
name GP CAR YDS AVG LNG YDS/G TD FUM LST FD G. Pickens,WR142-6-3.04-0.401100J. Ward,RB45224.475.50001R. Wilson,QB11431553.61914.125016N. Harris,RB172631,0434.03661.4604950J. Warren,RB151205114.32234.1122128A. Shampklin,RB36172.855.70021J. Fields,QB10622894.73028.9562119C. Patterson,RB13321354.21410.401107Receiving
name GP REC TGTS YDS AVG TD LNG YDS/G YAC FD G. Pickens,WR14591039001534464.3215.037P. Freiermuth,TE1765786531073038.4279.032M. Williams,WR99131321513214.711.05D. Washington,TE1719252001112911.8126.09N. Harris,RB173648283803216.6329.013B. Skowronek,WR105569140236.929.04C. Heyward,TE17684071162.47.03J. Pierre,CB150100000.00.00J. Warren,RB153847310802920.7315.016S. Miller,WR135969140215.333.02V. Jefferson,WR1724402761224316.278.012C. Austin III,WR1736585481545532.2152.018Z. Frazier,C1500-2002-0.1-2.00B. Johnson,WR31199093.04.00C. Patterson,RB1312148071206.256.05M. Pruitt,TE126104071183.316.02Defense
TacklesSacksInterceptionsFumblesname GP SOLO AST TOTAL SACK SCKYDS TFL PD INT TD FF FR FTD G. Pickens, WR14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Kuntz, LS17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Lowry, DT12 1 4 5 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 M. Fitzpatrick, SAF17 62 34 96 0 0 1 4 1 0 1 0 0 J. Ward, RB4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M. Robinson, LB17 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Moon, LB13 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A. Highsmith, LB11 28 17 45 6 40 9 2 0 0 1 0 0 M. Killebrew, SAF17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 I. Seumalo, G13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B. Skowronek, WR10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N. Herbig, LB13 13 9 22 5.5 41.5 5 0 0 0 4 1 0 C. Heyward, TE17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Trice Jr., CB6 15 6 21 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 P. Wilson, LB17 47 25 72 0 0 3 2 1 0 1 2 0 J. Pierre, CB15 8 4 12 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 M. Adams, DT11 9 5 14 1 9 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Elliott, SAF15 72 36 108 0 0 4 6 1 0 2 3 0 S. Miller, WR13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 L. Ogunjobi, DT15 16 25 41 1.5 11 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Heyward, DT17 35 36 71 8 62 12 11 0 0 0 0 0 D. Jackson, CB15 28 10 38 0 0 2 8 5 0 0 1 0 K. Benton, DL17 16 20 36 1 11 2 6 1 0 0 1 0 A. Ogundeji, OLB3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 T. Matakevich, LB11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 P. Queen, LB17 65 64 129 1 4 6 7 0 0 2 1 0 B. Bishop Jr., CB17 25 14 39 0.5 3 2 7 4 0 0 1 0 J. Fields, QB10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 E. Leota, LB1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Sutton, CB9 7 8 15 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 B. Jones, OT17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M. McCormick, G17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Leal, DE5 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T. Edmunds, SAF5 4 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 R. Williams, TE6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 P. Smith, LB8 6 7 13 2 5 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 M. Pruitt, TE12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T. Watt, LB17 40 21 61 11.5 79.5 19 4 0 0 6 2 0 E. Roberts, LB17 24 22 46 1 9 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 D. Kazee, SAF15 22 9 31 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 J. Porter Jr., CB16 53 17 70 0 0 2 7 1 0 0 0 0 I. Loudermilk, DT16 10 7 17 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 -
passing yards
270rushing yards
17receiving yards
87tackles
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name GP REC TGTS YDS AVG TD LNG YDS/G YAC FD G. Pickens,WR155871713687.021.04P. Freiermuth,TE1341550915.05.00M. Williams,WR112373703737.017.01D. Washington,TE11399099.05.00N. Harris,RB133411402141.049.01J. Warren,RB1451950719.028.01V. Jefferson,WR122371913037.00.01C. Austin III,WR112252502525.01.01Defense
TacklesSacksInterceptionsFumblesname GP SOLO AST TOTAL SACK SCKYDS TFL PD INT TD FF FR FTD M. Fitzpatrick, SAF1 5 4 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A. Highsmith, LB1 1 1 2 1 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 M. Killebrew, SAF1 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B. Skowronek, WR1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N. Herbig, LB1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 P. Wilson, LB1 3 3 6 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 M. Adams, DT1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Elliott, SAF1 5 0 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 L. Ogunjobi, DT1 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Heyward, DT1 3 7 10 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Jackson, CB1 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K. Benton, DL1 2 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 P. Queen, LB1 4 6 10 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Sutton, CB1 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T. Watt, LB1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 E. Roberts, LB1 7 7 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Kazee, SAF1 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Porter Jr., CB1 6 0 6 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 I. Loudermilk, DT1 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Smith tallied 32 total tackles (12 solo), including 4.5 sacks, over 17 regular-season games with the Packers and Steelers in 2024. Smith was traded from the Packers to the Steelers in early November, but he was actually more productive during his time in Green Bay. The veteran pass rusher recorded six more tackles and 0.5 more sacks as a Packer, playing 138 additional defensive snaps despite appearing in only one more game. Smith's time in Pittsburgh may also be nearing an end, as he was a healthy scratch in two of the team's final three games this season. However, Smith remains under contract through 2026, so he could very well stay in Pittsburgh and serve as a rotational edge rusher next season.
Sutton made 15 tackles (seven solo) and three passes defensed across nine regular-season appearances (two starts) with the Steelers in 2024. Sutton opened the 2024 campaign serving an eight-game suspension, relating to an incident last March in which he was charged with one misdemeanor count of domestic battery. Once eligible to retake the field, Sutton mostly contributed in a depth role for Pittsburgh, though down the stretch he took over a key role at slot cornerback. The 29-year-old will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
Trice racked up 21 tackles (15 solo) and two passes defensed, including one interception, across six regular-season appearances with the Steelers in 2024. Trice, a 2023 seventh-round pick, started Pittsburgh's final three games of the regular season, but he was then inactive for the team's wild-card round loss to the Ravens. This offseason, Trice will compete to earn a larger rotational role on defense, while continuing to operate as a contributor on special teams.
Herbig registered 22 tackles, including 5.5 sacks, four forced fumbles and two recovered fumbles over 13 regular-season games in 2024. Herbig missed four contests due to a hamstring injury and logged more than half of Pittsburgh's defensive snaps in just five of the games in which he played, but he was very impactful when on the field. The second-year edge finished fourth on the Steelers with 5.5 sacks and second with four forced fumbles despite fluctuating opportunities. Herbig seems like a candidate to break out in 2025 in what will be the third year of his rookie contract, though that possibility could depend on whether Pittsburgh puts him on the field more often.
Pierre recorded 23 tackles (17 solo), three pass defenses (including an interception) and two forced fumbles over 15 regular-season games in 2024. Pierre recorded more snaps on special teams than on defense, though he did make two starts for the Steelers. The veteran cornerback got far more defensive snaps (196) than the season prior, when he logged just 23. Pierre is set to be a free agent, and though he's valued by the Steelers for his role as a core special-teamer, he's not certain to be back with the team next season.
Kazee finished the 2024 regular season with 31 tackles (22 solo) and two pass defenses, including an interception, over 15 games. Kazee started just one game this season after working mostly as a starter last year. Predictably, his numbers plummeted, though he still managed to record a pickoff for the fourth straight campaign. Kazee is set to become a free agent, and though he's been steady regardless of his role while with Pittsburgh, it's unclear if he'll be back with the Steelers next season.
Benton finished the 2024 regular season with 36 tackles (16 solo), including 1.0 sacks, along with six defensed passes (one of which was an interception) and one fumble recovery over 17 contests. Benton has yet to miss a game in his two-year NFL career. He was on the field more often this season than in his rookie campaign -- last year, he logged over 50 percent of Pittsburgh's defensive snaps four times, while this season that number shot up to 13. However, Benton produced the exact same number of tackles and sacks, though he did boost his tally of pass defenses by four. His numbers aren't appealing in IDP leagues, but Benton has shown promise in his first two pro seasons and should maintain a steady role along Pittsburgh's defensive line in the third year of his rookie contract next season.
Jackson registered 38 tackles (28 solo) and eight pass defenses, including five interceptions, over 15 games during the 2024 regular season. Jackson's first year in Pittsburgh following six seasons with Carolina was overall a success, as he paced the team with five pickoffs, which was also his career-best mark. The LSU product mostly avoided injuries, though he did miss two games near the end of the campaign with a back issue. Jackson was playing on a one-year contract and will be a free agent this offseason.