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The Pittsburgh Steelers' countdown to kickoff is full steam ahead for the 2026 NFL regular season, with fans needing to wait only 56 more days until the Steel City brand of football returns when the Steelers host the Atlanta Falcons on September 13.
In the spirit of the countdown, we at Steelers Wire will take a look at the history of the No. 56 jersey and analyze which player wore it best.
Outside linebacker Alex Highsmith is the current No. 56 wearer on the Steelers' roster. He remains one of the league's more underrated edge rushers and forms a terrifying trio alongside Nick Herbig and T.J. Watt.
There have been plenty of all-time great No. 56 wearers in Steelers history, such as honorable mention and two-time Super Bowl champion Robin Cole. But the greatest to ever don No. 56 is outside linebacker LaMarr Woodley.
Drafted by Pittsburgh with the 46th overall pick in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft, Woodley played in 94 games over seven seasons with the Steelers from 2007 to 2013.
Woodley helped lead the Steelers to a Super Bowl XLIII victory while also earning Second-Team All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors in 2009.
Woodley’s impressive 57 career sacks with the Steelers rank ninth in team history, and it is this standout consistency that is why he is the greatest Steeler to ever wear No. 56.
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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Former Steelers Super Bowl champion leads 2026 countdown to kickoff: Day No. 56
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In the spirit of the countdown, we at Steelers Wire will take a look at the history of the No. 56 jersey and analyze which player wore it best.
Steelers current No. 56: OLB Alex Highsmith
Outside linebacker Alex Highsmith is the current No. 56 wearer on the Steelers' roster. He remains one of the league's more underrated edge rushers and forms a terrifying trio alongside Nick Herbig and T.J. Watt.
Last 5 Steelers to wear No. 56
- Alex Highsmith, 2020-2026
- Anthony Chickillo, 2015-2019
- LaMarr Woodley, 2007-2013
- Chukk Okobi, 2001-2006
- Mike Vrabel, 1998-2000
Best No. 56 in Steelers history: OLB LaMarr Woodley
There have been plenty of all-time great No. 56 wearers in Steelers history, such as honorable mention and two-time Super Bowl champion Robin Cole. But the greatest to ever don No. 56 is outside linebacker LaMarr Woodley.
Drafted by Pittsburgh with the 46th overall pick in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft, Woodley played in 94 games over seven seasons with the Steelers from 2007 to 2013.
Woodley helped lead the Steelers to a Super Bowl XLIII victory while also earning Second-Team All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors in 2009.
Woodley’s impressive 57 career sacks with the Steelers rank ninth in team history, and it is this standout consistency that is why he is the greatest Steeler to ever wear No. 56.
For up-to-date Steelers coverage, including any offseason moves, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Former Steelers Super Bowl champion leads 2026 countdown to kickoff: Day No. 56
Continue reading...
