The Steelers countdown to kickoff is here — and we’re at 6 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. 6 and the players who wore it best.
Current Steelers No. 6 wearer: LB Patrick Queen
Dec 8, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) looks at the scoreboard during a game against the Cleveland Browns at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
Queen, who signed with Pittsburgh in 2024, is the current No. 6 wearer on the Steelers roster. After four seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, which included a Second-Team All-Pro selection in 2023, Queen made an immediate impact on the Steelers defense — earning Pro Bowl recognition last season. He is tasked with spearheading one of the league’s best linebacker rooms — a massive part of Pittsburgh’s 2025 revamped defense.
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Last five Steelers to wear No. 6:
Patrick Queen, 2024–present
Pressley Harvin III, 2021–2023
Shaun Suisham, 2010–2014
Bubby Brister, 1986–1992
Best No. 6 in Steelers history: QB Bubby Brister
Jan 7, 1990; Denver, CO, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Bubby Brister (6) passes during the 1989 AFC Divisional Playoff Game against the Denver Broncos at Mile High Stadium. The Broncos won 24-23. FILE PHOTO; Mandatory Credit: USA TODAY Sports
Selected with the 67th overall pick in the third round of the 1986 NFL Draft, Bubby Brister was part of the Steelers’ late 1980s and early 1990s quarterback rotation, throwing for 10,104 yards and 51 touchdowns during his seven years in Pittsburgh. He ultimately passed the torch to QB Neil O’Donnell following the arrival of HC Bill Cowher — but remains the greatest Steeler ever to wear No. 6 in franchise history.
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