The special teams units for the Pittsburgh Steelers were all over the place in the 2023 season. Miles Killebrew blocked two punts on his way to being named an All-Pro special teams player, but on the other hand, the unit struggled in other areas. They were tied for the third-most special teams penalties with 17, averaging one per game. The punting was bad enough to release P Pressley Harvin III before his rookie contract was up, and the return game did not produce the results many were hoping entering the season.
To begin the season, WR Gunner Olszewski was returning punts, and RB Anthony McFarland Jr.