The Pittsburgh Steelers are getting extra defensive help in the second half of the season after their Week 9 bye week.
The Steelers’ defense has been one of the best this season, allowing the second-fewest points against, 14.9. Through eight games, Pittsburgh is 6-2 and in the top ten in total yards per game allowed. Their defense is led by superstar linebacker T.J. Watt who has six and a half sacks, four forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries.
Pittsburgh’s defense will be even better in the second half of the season as a familiar face returns to the field. Veteran cornerback Cameron Sutton has been reinstated after serving an eight-game suspension according to Sports Illustrated’s Noah Strackbein.
“The Pittsburgh Steelers will welcome back Cam Sutton after the cornerback served an eight-game suspension for violating the league’s code of conduct policy,” Strackbein reported. “The NFL has officially reinstated the veteran corner, allowing him back on the practice field and making him eligible to play in the team’s next game.”
“Sutton has been back in the building since Week 6 but has not been able to practice or participate with the team. The expectation is that Sutton will return as the starting slot cornerback for the Steelers, replacing rookie Beanie Bishop. Pittsburgh will not cut Bishop, but will simply limit his role with the return of Sutton. After three interceptions in two weeks, the undrafted rookie should be expected to see himself on the field during games.”
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Sutton spent his first six seasons playing for the Steelers before signing with the Detroit Lions in 2023. After being released in the offseason, Sutton signed back with Pittsburgh knowing he was serving a suspension. Now that he is back following the bye week, the Steelers defense will look more formidable.
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