13-year guard leads Steelers' 2026 countdown to kickoff: Day No. 57

The Pittsburgh Steelers' countdown to kickoff is full steam ahead for the 2026 NFL regular season, with fans needing to wait only 57 more days until the Steel City brand of football returns when the Steelers host the Atlanta Falcons on September 13.In the spirit of the countdown, we at Steelers Wire will take a look at the history of the No. 57 jersey and analyze which player wore it best.

Steelers current No. 57: N/AThere isn't a No. 57 currently on the Steelers roster.

Last 5 Steelers to wear No. 57Cal Adomitis, 2026K.J.

Henry, 2026Mark Robinson, 2025Montravius Adams, 2021-2024Kameron Canaday, 2017-2020Best No. 57 in Steelers history: G Sam DavisAnother countdown to kickoff, another all-time great wearer from the Steel Curtain era. And the best No.

57 wearer in Steelers history belongs to guard Sam Davis.Davis, signed by the Steelers after going undrafted in the 1967 NFL Draft, played in Pittsburgh for 13 seasons (1967-1979). During his career, Davis appeared in 168 games and made 114 starts as a key member of the Steelers’ offensive line.

Winning four Super Bowls with Pittsburgh, Davis helped establish the Steelers dynasty as we know it today. He may not have earned any individual accolades like Pro Bowls or All-Pro selections, but his selfless play earned him a spot on the Pittsburgh Steelers 50th Anniversary Team and Hall of Honor, further cementing his legacy as the greatest No. 57 in franchise history.

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