As a rookie, Bruener blossomed into one of the top special teams players in the league. He was so effective, in fact, that he registered 19 special teams tackles and earned PFWA All‑Rookie Team honors for his performance. What eluded Bruener in his impressive first year was defensive playing time — just one snap. This season, however, his success on special teams could translate to more opportunities on defense. Despite the limited usage, the Steelers have every reason to bel