Promising Steelers linebacker celebrates after breaking up 3 of Aaron Rodgers’ 6 pass attempts during Training Camp.

The Steelers may have found their defensive enforcer in Patrick Queen.

The newly signed linebacker turned heads at Training Camp this week after disrupting three of six pass attempts from Aaron Rodgers in team drills — a performance that drew cheers from teammates and a few raised eyebrows from coaches.

Queen, who joined Pittsburgh after years of tormenting the Steelers as a Raven, is already proving why the team made him one of their top offseason acquisitions. Known for his speed and instincts in coverage, Queen looked like the fastest player on the field — reading Rodgers’ eyes, jumping routes, and staying glued to tight ends and backs.

Observers say the 24-year-old linebacker was “everywhere” during red-zone drills, and it wasn’t just a flash — it was a statement.

“Hey, I know he’s a Hall of Famer and all…,” Queen said with a smirk after practice.
“But today, he looked like just another quarterback to me.”

Rodgers, ever the competitor, reportedly offered a nod of respect to Queen after one of the pass breakups — a subtle acknowledgment that the linebacker earned it.

Steelers coaches were thrilled to see such early chemistry between Queen and the rest of the defense. With T.J. Watt commanding the edge and Minkah Fitzpatrick leading the secondary, Queen could be the final piece in a unit that wants to return to dominance.

If Training Camp is any indication, Queen isn’t just blending in.
He’s already putting the rest of the league on notice — even if that means picking off a few future Hall of Famers along the way.