Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen criticized in ESPN ranking survey
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 12:43 AM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen is facing criticism for his performance after not being included in ESPN's top 10 off-ball linebackers for 2026, despite receiving honorable mention. Analysts pointed out his inconsistency, noting he ranked 61st among 67 qualified linebackers in Pro Football Focus ratings last season. Queen, who has struggled to replicate his prior success since joining the Steelers, is in the final year of his contract. Financial concerns have led to speculation about his future, with Bleacher Report identifying him as a potential roster cut. A coaching change may provide a chance for a rebound in performance.
- •Patrick Queen did not make ESPN's top 10 off-ball linebackers list.
- •He ranked 61st among 67 qualified linebackers according to PFF.
- •Queen's inconsistency has drawn criticism from league evaluators.
- •He is entering the final year of his contract with Pittsburgh.
- •Bleacher Report lists him as a top candidate for a roster cut.
- 12:43 AMYahoo Sports — Steelers’ Patrick Queen Under Fire Again Amid Annual ESPN Ranking
"Despite receiving votes in ESPN's latest rankings, the Steelers linebacker continues to face criticism from evaluators and analysts around the league. The post Steelers’ Patrick Queen Under Fire Again Amid Annual ESPN Ranking appeared first on HEAVY.
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