Steelers legendary LB leads 2026 countdown to kickoff: Day No. 34
The Pittsburgh Steelers are 34 days away from their 2026 NFL season opener, and here’s a look at which players wore No. 34 best.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially entered the training camp phase of their countdown to kickoff, with just 34 days remaining until they host the Atlanta Falcons on September 13. Currently, cornerback Donte Kent and undrafted rookie kicker Laith Marjan both wear the number 34 on their uniforms. Previous Steelers to don this iconic number include second-year cornerback Donte Kent, undrafted rookie kicker Laith Marjan, linebacker Jalen Elliott, cornerback Chandon Sullivan, and linebacker Terrell Edmunds.
The all-time great linebacker in Steelers history wearing No. 34 is Andy Russell. Selected by Pittsburgh with the 220th overall pick in the 1963 NFL Draft, Russell was a ten-time team captain and part of arguably the greatest linebacker trio in NFL history. He played in 168 games for Pittsburgh without missing a contest due to injury, winning two Super Bowls, earning seven Pro Bowl nominations, and two All-Pro selections.
Russell was inducted into the Pittsburgh Steelers All-Time Team and Hall of Honor, cementing his legacy as the greatest Steeler to ever wear No. 34.
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