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Steelers CB Jalen Ramsey says there is a disconnect with players and coaches

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense has struggled over the last two weeks after a strong start in Weeks 1 and 2. Since Week 3, the Steelers rank 29th in EPA per play, and they have allowed 54 points. Teams have also…

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 6:21 PM
Steelers CB Jalen Ramsey says there is a disconnect with players and coaches
Key Things to Know
  • Jalen Ramsey stated there is a disconnect between Pittsburgh Steelers players and the coaching staff.
  • Ramsey advocated for player-led communication and on-field reps rather than just relying on playbooks.
  • The comments addressed integrating new secondary additions Sean Murphy-Bunting and Terell Smith.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey stated on Friday that there is a disconnect between players and coaches. Speaking about integrating secondary members Sean Murphy-Bunting and Terell Smith, Ramsey argued that coaches need to let the unit practice together on the field rather than merely handing players playbooks.

Ramsey emphasized that the best teams are player-led, noting that players understand the flow of the game better than rigid coaching schemes. The comments come as Pittsburgh's defense allowed 54 points and ranked 29th in EPA per play over the prior two weeks.

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