The Pittsburgh Steelers may not be participating in Super Bowl 59, but several former members of the team will be taking part in the big game. A total of eight former Steelers will be suiting up for either the Kansas City Chiefs or the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 59.
Headlining the list is quarterback Kenny Pickett, who was traded by the Steelers to the Eagles during the 2024 season. Pickett, who was the Steelers’ first-round draft pick in 2022, will be serving as the Eagles’ backup quarterback in the Super Bowl.
Joining Pickett on the Eagles’ roster are several other former Steelers, including safety Terrell Edmunds, defensive tackle Javon Hargrave, and wide receiver Quez Watkins.
The Chiefs, meanwhile, have four former Steelers on their roster, including linebacker T.J. Watt, defensive tackle Cameron Heyward, safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, and wide receiver James Washington.
While the Steelers may not be participating in the Super Bowl, it’s great to see so many former members of the team achieving success with other organizations. The Steelers have a long history of developing talented players, and it’s no surprise to see so many of them thriving in the NFL.
In particular, it’s exciting to see Kenny Pickett getting the opportunity to play in the Super Bowl. Despite being traded by the Steelers, Pickett has remained a popular figure among Steelers fans, and many will be rooting for him to succeed in the big game.
Overall, while the Steelers may not be participating in Super Bowl 59, there will be plenty of familiar faces taking part in the game. Steelers fans will be able to cheer on their former favorites as they compete for the ultimate prize in the NFL.
Here is the complete list of former Steelers participating in Super Bowl 59:
Kenny Pickett (QB) – Philadelphia Eagles
Terrell Edmunds (S) – Philadelphia Eagles
Javon Hargrave (DT) – Philadelphia Eagles
Quez Watkins (WR) – Philadelphia Eagles
T.J. Watt (LB) – Kansas City Chiefs
Cameron Heyward (DT) – Kansas City Chiefs
Minkah Fitzpatrick (S) – Kansas City Chiefs
James Washington (WR) – Kansas City Chiefs
