After years of subpar coverage defenses, the Steelers finally got it right

Steelers Wire is taking a look at the players who make the secondary so good.

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CB Cam Sutton

Though Cam Sutton plays significantly fewer coverage snaps than Nelson and Haden, he has the second-best PFF coverage grade (74.1) of the CBs.

Sutton’s duties increased in 2019, and he stepped up to the challenge. In 227 coverage snaps, he allowed just 14 receptions on 29 targets in 16 games. He’s had two career interceptions. Sutton had a coverage grade of just 56 in 2018, so it was painfully obvious he needed to improve.

Sutton is set to hit the free-agent market after the 2021 season.