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Predicting the Steelers 2023 starting defense

It’s only a week into free agency and the Pittsburgh Steelers already have three new starters on defense from last season. Will there be more before the start of the regular season? Time will tell but for now, here is our prediction for the Steelers starting defense in Week One of the NFL season.

Defensive end - Cameron Heyward

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Defensive tackle - Larry Ogunjobi

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Defensive end - DeMarvin Leal

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Outside linebacker - T.J. Watt

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Outside linebacker - Alex Highsmith

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Inside linebacker - Elandon Roberts

Inside Linebacker - Cole Holcomb

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Cornerback - Patrick Peterson

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Cornerback - Levi Wallace

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Nickel cornerback - Arthur Maulet

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Safety - Minkah Fitzpatrick

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Safety - Damontae Kazee

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