The Pittsburgh Steelers have no shortage of stars, obviously. But when it comes to the team's most important non-quarterback heading into the 2026 season, the debate doesn't last very long. For nearly a decade, Watt has been the player opposing coaches spend the most time trying to stop. Those numbers explain why he's regularly in the Defensive Player of the Year ranks. On offense, the emergence of young playmakers has given Pittsburgh reasons to believe, and hope, brighter days are ahead.