The Steelers countdown to kickoff is here — and we’re at 24 days until Pittsburgh faces off against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium.
The Steelers countdown to kickoff is here — and we’re at 24 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. 24 and the players who wore it best.
Current Steelers No. 24 wearer: CB Joey Porter Jr.
Son of legendary Pittsburgh defender Joey Porter, Joey Porter Jr. is the current No. 24 wearer on the Steelers roster. Selected with the 32nd overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Porter quickly became one of the Steelers’ most dependable lockdown corners. Teaming with the newly acquired Darius Slay and Jalen Ramsey to form the NFL’s best trio of cornerbacks, the sky is the limit in Year 3 for JPJ.
Last five Steelers to wear No. 24:
- Joey Porter Jr., 2023–present
- Damontae Kazee, 2022
- Benny Snell Jr., 2019–2022
- Coty Sensabaugh, 2017–2018
- Justin Gilbert, 2016
Best No. 24 in Steelers history: CB Ike Taylor
The greatest No. 24 in Steelers history is undoubtedly CB Ike Taylor — a steady presence at cornerback for one of the most feared defenses in franchise history. Selected with the 125th pick in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft, Taylor saw early usage as a kick returner before eventually taking over the starting outside cornerback role opposite Deshea Townsend in 2005.
In his 12-year Steelers tenure, the outspoken Taylor produced 14 interceptions over the span of 174 games — winning two Super Bowl titles along the way. He retired in 2015, leaving a legacy marked by consistency over individual accolades — the hallmark of a great team player and arguably the best Steeler to ever wear No. 24.
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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers countdown to kickoff — No. 24: history behind the jersey
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