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‘We Trust Him:’ Patrick Queen Reveals Patrick Graham’s Message Before Playing Browns

The Steelers made changes after their Week 4 loss to the Browns, most prominently moving DC Patrick Graham from the booth to the field. Whether the difference is partially coincidence or not, the defense has played at another level since.…

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 11:20 AM
‘We Trust Him:’ Patrick Queen Reveals Patrick Graham’s Message Before Playing Browns
Key Things to Know
  • Patrick Queen shared that defensive coordinator Patrick Graham passionately urged the Steelers defense to trust his game plan.
  • The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Cleveland Browns 27-6 to secure their fourth consecutive victory.
  • Pittsburgh's defense recorded eight sacks and limited the Browns to just 34 rushing yards.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Patrick Queen revealed that defensive coordinator Patrick Graham delivered an impassioned five-minute speech urging players to trust the game plan ahead of their 27-6 victory over the Cleveland Browns. Queen emphasized that the defensive unit fully trusted Graham's play-calling, with the coordinator even sending late-night game plan adjustments directly to him and Payton Wilson.

The Steelers defense executed effectively during the win, holding Cleveland to just 34 rushing yards and recording eight sacks. The victory marked the Steelers' fourth consecutive win under head coach Mike McCarthy, with Graham's unit conceding an average of only 14.25 points per game across the winning streak.

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