Top to bottom, the Pittsburgh Steelers have one of the highest-paid defenses in football once again entering the 2023 season.
It helps having the highest-paid pass rusher in T.J. Watt, not to mention the second highest-paid safety in Minkah Fitzpatrick, and top 10 paid at their respective positions in Cameron Heyward and now Alex Highsmith, which certainly boosts the groups finances overall.
But with that highest-paid tag comes increased expectations, at least externally.
Internally, defensive coordinator Teryl Austin told KDKA’s Richie Walsh that there’s “no added pressure” for the group, and that it’s just all about football and playing the way they know how to, regardless of the money.