{
  "id": 6234495,
  "title": "Former Steelers starting QB leads 2026 countdown to kickoff: Day No. 6",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/former-steelers-starting-qb-leads-2026-countdown-to-kickoff-day-no-6",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T04:27:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/former-steelers-starting-qb-leads-042723816.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Six days remain until the return of Steelers football when the Pittsburgh Steelers face off against the Atlanta Falcons on September 13. As part of the countdown to kickoff, let's examine the most notable players who have donned the number 6 jersey for the Steelers. The team's current No. 6 is linebacker Patrick Queen, who joined the Steelers as a free agent in 2024. The last five Steelers to wear the number 6 include Pressley Harvin III (2021-2023), Devlin Hodges (2019), Shaun Suisham (2010-2014), Bubby Brister (1986-1992), and the franchise's all-time best at the position, quarterback Bubby Brister.\n\nBubby Brister, drafted by Pittsburgh in the third round of the 1986 NFL Draft, played seven seasons with the Steelers from 1986 to 1992. During his time with the team, he amassed an impressive 10,104 passing yards and 51 touchdowns. Following his tenure, Bubby Brister ceded the number 6 to future Hall of Fame quarterback Neil O Donnell. Despite not having the historical significance of other numbers on the countdown to kickoff, Bubby Brister remains the greatest Steeler to ever wear the number 6. For the latest Steelers updates, including roster news and injury reports, follow the team's coverage on X (@TheSteelersWire) and like their Facebook page.",
  "summary": "The Pittsburgh Steelers are 6 days away from their 2026 NFL season opener, and here’s a look at which players wore No. 6 best.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Falcons name Tua Tagovailoa as Week 1 starting QB vs the Steelers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/falcons-name-tua-tagovailoa-as-week-1-starting-qb-vs-the-steelers",
        "published": "2026-09-07T13:10:43.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}