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Steelers legendary TE leads 2026 countdown to kickoff: Day No. 83

The Pittsburgh Steelers' countdown to kickoff is full steam ahead ahead of the 2026 NFL regular season, with fans needing to wait only 83 more days until the Steel City brand of football hosts 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. 83 jersey and analyze which players wore it best.

Steelers current No. 83 wearer: N/A

There isn't a current No. 83 wearer on the Steelers roster, as Connor Heyward last wore the number but departed Pittsburgh for the Las Vegas Raiders in free agency.

Last five Steelers to wear No. 83

Connor Heyward, 2022-2025
Chris Doering, 2003-2004
Lenzie Jackson, 2001

Best No. 83 in Steelers history: TE Heath Miller

Arguably the greatest tight end in franchise history, Heath Miller is the best Steeler to ever wear No. 83.

In 168 games, Miller caught 592 passes for 6,569 yards and 45 touchdowns, the fourth-most receiving yards in Steelers history.

A two-time Pro Bowler and two-time Super Bowl champion, Miller became an instant fan favorite, with chants of "Heeeeath" raining down from Steelers Nation every time he made a play. A beloved piece of Steelers history, there's no greater wearer of No. 83.

Honorable mention: Louis Lipps, a 6,000-yard receiver who was as terrifying out wide as he was as a return specialist, won Offensive Rookie of the Year in 1984 and was a two-time Second-Team All-Pro in addition to being selected to two Pro Bowls.

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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers 2026 countdown to kickoff: Best and current wearer of No. 83

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