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Steelers countdown to kickoff photos: Greatest and most recent players to wear No. 49
PITTSBURGH, PA – JULY 28: Cassius Marsh #49 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in action against Zach Gentry #81 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during training camp at Heinz Field on July 28, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
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Steelers countdown to kickoff photos: Greatest and most recent players to wear No. 49
PITTSBURGH, PA – JULY 28: Cassius Marsh #49 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in action against Zach Gentry #81 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during training camp at Heinz Field on July 28, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
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Steelers countdown to kickoff photos: Greatest and most recent players to wear No. 49
Aug 12, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Matt Pryor (69) blocks Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cassius Marsh (49) at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
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Steelers countdown to kickoff photos: Greatest and most recent players to wear No. 49
Aug 12, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cassius Marsh (49) runs off the field against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
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Steelers countdown to kickoff photos: Greatest and most recent players to wear No. 49
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – AUGUST 09: Jeremiah Moon #49 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after a sack in the second half during the preseason game against the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium on August 9, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
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Steelers countdown to kickoff photos: Greatest and most recent players to wear No. 49
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 13: Jeremiah Moon #49 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates with Rodney Williams #87 after blocking a punt in the third quarter of a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on October 13, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)
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Steelers countdown to kickoff photos: Greatest and most recent players to wear No. 49
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 13: Mark Robinson #93, Jonathan Ward #35 and Jeremiah Moon #49 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrate after Moon blocked a punt in the third quarter of a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on October 13, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Steelers defeated the Raiders 32-13. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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Steelers countdown to kickoff photos: Greatest and most recent players to wear No. 49
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 28: Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants throws the ball during the second quarter while pressured by Jeremiah Moon #49 of the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on October 28, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
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Steelers countdown to kickoff photos: Greatest and most recent players to wear No. 49
Nov 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jeremiah Moon (49) prepares to break off of the line of scrimmage against the Baltimore Ravens during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
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Steelers countdown to kickoff photos: Greatest and most recent players to wear No. 49
Dec 28, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Sebastian Castro (49) reacts in the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images
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Steelers former DB leads 2026 countdown to kickoff: Day No. 49
Jan 20, 1980; Pasadena, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jack Lambert (58) holds the ball on the field with cornerback Mel Blount (47), cornerback Ron Johnson (29), linebacker Tom Graves (50), linebacker Dennis Winston (53), defensive tickle Joe Greene (75), cornerback Dwayne Woodruff (49), and safety J.T. Thomas (24) during Super Bowl XIV against the Los Angeles Rams at the Rose Bowl. The Steelers defeated the Rams 31-19. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports
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Steelers countdown to kickoff photos: Greatest and most recent players to wear No. 49
Nov 6, 1983; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Dwayne Woodruff (49) in action against the San Diego Chargers at Three Rivers Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports
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Steelers countdown to kickoff photos: Greatest and most recent players to wear No. 49
Jan 20, 1980; Pasadena, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Los Angeles Rams receiver Preston Dennard (88) in action against Pittsburgh Steelers defenders Mel Blount (47) and Dwayne Woodruff (49) during Super Bowl XIV at the Rose Bowl. The Steelers defeated the Rams 31-19. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports
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Here is a look at several photos of the greatest and most recent Steelers to wear No. 49, including Dwayne Woodruff.