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| The Steelers had a dominate defense last season, ranking first overall (second against the rush, first against the pass). Pittsburgh also recorded 51 sacks and had 20 interceptions. This unit did it all last season. James Harrison is one of the premier linebackers in the league. And safety Troy Polamalu is great in run support and making plays in the secondary. The Steelers should once again be a top defensive team with these two anchors leading the way. If the Steelers have a weakness, it is the return game. They got little last season in both the punt and kick return games. Rookie Mike Wallace could give the return game a boost. Wallace is a top playmaker that should get his chances on special teams.
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A top-five fantasy unit. The Steelers are as good as it gets, causing turnovers and getting after the quarterback. They won't do much with special teams, but you can overlook that when they are getting 50-plus sacks and holding opponents to low yardage and point totals. |
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| The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Steelers SS Tyrone Carter or CB Deshea Townsend are likely to take FS Ryan Clark's place if he is unable to play in Week 9. |
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| CBSSports.com reports the Pittsburgh Steelers could move CB Deshea Townsend to safety this season. |
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| CBSSports.com reports Pittsburgh Steelers SS Troy Polamalu, CB Deshea Townsend and FS Ryan Clark are getting the day off Thursday, Aug. 6. |
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| Scott Brown, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reports Pittsburgh Steelers CB Deshea Townsend (hamstring) participated in most of morning practice Saturday, Aug. 1. |
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| Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said CB Deshea Townsend (hamstring), Justin Hartwig (toe) and OG Darnell Stapleton (knee) will be limited during practice for a time because of a various injuries. |
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| NFL.com reports Pittsburgh Steelers CB Deshea Townsend did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 21, because of a non-injury related reason. |
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| Pittsburgh Steelers CB Deshea Townsend did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 14, because of a non-injury related reason. |
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| Pittsburgh Steelers CB Deshea Townsend (rest) participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 25. He will play in Week 17. |
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| Pittsburgh Steelers CB Deshea Townsend (rest) was given the day off practice Wednesday, Dec. 24. He will play in Week 17. |
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| Pittsburgh Steelers CB Deshea Townsend returned to practice Thursday, Dec. 11, after resting Wednesday, Dec. 10. |
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Injury Concern.