The Steelers countdown to kickoff is here — and we’re at 11 days until Pittsburgh faces off against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium.
The Steelers countdown to kickoff is here — and we’re at 11 days until Pittsburgh faces off against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. In the spirit of the countdown, we’re taking a look at the history of No. 11 and the players who wore it best.
Current Steelers No. 11 wearer: N/A
There isn't a current No. 11 wearer on the Steelers’ 53-man roster, as WR Brandon Johnson was released as part of the final cuts.
Last five Steelers to wear No. 11:
- Brandon Johnson, 2025
- Van Jefferson, 2024
- Allen Robinson, 2023
- Chase Claypool, 2020–2022
- Donte Moncrief, 2019
Best No. 11 in Steelers history: WR Markus Wheaton
The best No. 11 in Steelers history is arguably WR Markus Wheaton. Selected with the 79th overall pick in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft, Wheaton played just four seasons with Pittsburgh — producing 1,508 receiving yards and eight touchdowns on 107 catches. The best game of his career came in 2015 against the Seattle Seahawks when he caught nine passes for 201 yards, including a 69-yard touchdown.
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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers countdown to kickoff — No. 11: history behind the jersey
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