The shakeup, coupled with the addition of safety Kyle Dugger via trade with the Patriots, has provided a substantial boost for the defense. Over the last three games, the Steelers have allowed six fewer points per game, 60 fewer yards per game and 38 fewer passing yards per game than they did over their first seven.

The NFL will have to decide on a potential punishment for Pittsburgh Steelers CB Jalen Ramsey before his Week 12 matchup vs. the Bears.