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Lawrence Timmons leads Steelers' 2026 countdown to kickoff: Day No. 94
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The Pittsburgh Steelers ' countdown to kickoff ahead of the 2026 NFL regular season continues to roll on, with fans needing to wait only 94 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. 94 jersey and analyze which players wore it best.
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Steelers current No. 94 wearer: DL Yahya Black
Yahya Black, a behemoth second-year defensive lineman, is the current No. 94 wearer on the Steelers' roster and looks to make a big impact in 2026.
Week 1:Sunday, Sept. 13, vs. Atlanta Falcons, 1:00 p.m. ET
Week 2:Sunday, Sept. 20, at New England Patriots, 1:00 p.m. ET
Week 3:Sunday, Sept. 27, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 1:00 p.m. ET
Week 4:Thursday Night Football, Oct. 1, at Cleveland Browns, 8:15 p.m. ET
Week 5:Sunday, Oct. 11, vs. Indianapolis Colts, 1:00 p.m. ET
Week 6:Sunday, Oct. 18, at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1:00 p.m. ET
Week 7:Sunday, Oct. 25, at New Orleans Saints, 9:30 a.m. ET (Paris)
Week 8:Sunday, Nov. 1, vs. Cleveland Browns, 1:00 p.m. ET
Week 9:Bye week
Week 10:Sunday Night Football, Nov. 15, at Cincinnati Bengals, 8:20 p.m. ET
Week 11:Sunday, Nov. 22, at Philadelphia Eagles, 4:25 p.m. ET
Week 12:Friday, Nov. 27, vs. Denver Broncos, 3:00 p.m. ET (Black Friday Game)
Week 13:Sunday Night Football, Dec. 6, vs. Houston Texans, 8:20 p.m. ET
Week 14:Monday Night Football, Dec. 14, at Jacksonville Jaguars, 8:15 p.m. ET
Week 15:Sunday, Dec. 20, vs. Baltimore Ravens, 1:00 p.m. ET
Week 16:TBD, vs. Carolina Panthers, TBD
Week 17:Sunday, Jan. 3, at Tennessee Titans, 1:00 p.m. ET
Week 18:TBD, at Baltimore Ravens, TBD
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Week 1:Sunday, Sept. 13, vs. Atlanta Falcons, 1:00 p.m. ET
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Week 1:Sunday, Sept. 13, vs. Atlanta Falcons, 1:00 p.m. ET
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Week 2:Sunday, Sept. 20, at New England Patriots, 1:00 p.m. ET
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Week 3:Sunday, Sept. 27, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 1:00 p.m. ET
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Week 4:Thursday Night Football, Oct. 1, at Cleveland Browns, 8:15 p.m. ET
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Week 5:Sunday, Oct. 11, vs. Indianapolis Colts, 1:00 p.m. ET
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Week 6:Sunday, Oct. 18, at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1:00 p.m. ET
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Week 7:Sunday, Oct. 25, at New Orleans Saints, 9:30 a.m. ET (Paris)
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Week 8:Sunday, Nov. 1, vs. Cleveland Browns, 1:00 p.m. ET
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Week 9:Bye week
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Week 10:Sunday Night Football, Nov. 15, at Cincinnati Bengals, 8:20 p.m. ET
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Week 11:Sunday, Nov. 22, at Philadelphia Eagles, 4:25 p.m. ET
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Week 12:Friday, Nov. 27, vs. Denver Broncos, 3:00 p.m. ET (Black Friday Game)
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Week 13:Sunday Night Football, Dec. 6, vs. Houston Texans, 8:20 p.m. ET
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Week 14:Monday Night Football, Dec. 14, at Jacksonville Jaguars, 8:15 p.m. ET
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Week 15:Sunday, Dec. 20, vs. Baltimore Ravens, 1:00 p.m. ET
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Week 16:TBD, vs. Carolina Panthers, TBD
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Week 17:Sunday, Jan. 3, at Tennessee Titans, 1:00 p.m. ET
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Week 18:TBD, at Baltimore Ravens, TBD
Last five Steelers to wear No. 94
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Yahya Black, 2025-present
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Dean Lowry , 2024-2025
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Armon Watts , 2023
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Tyson Alualu , 2017-2022
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Lawrence Timmons , 2007-2016
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 30: James Cook #4 of the Buffalo Bills runs against Yahya Black #94 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth quarter of a game at Acrisure Stadium on November 30, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
(Justin K. Aller, Getty Images)
Nov 23, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Yahya Black (94) reacts after a fumble recovery against the Chicago Bears during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
(David Banks, David Banks-Imagn Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers Tyson Alualu (94) points to the sky while running onto the field prior to the start of the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA on December 24, 2022.
Pittsburgh Steelers Vs Las Vegas Raiders Week 16
(Michael Longo/For USA Today Network, Michael Longo/For USA Today Network / USA TODAY NETWORK)
Jan 8, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns guard Joel Bitonio (75) blocks at the line of scrimmage against Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Tyson Alualu (94) during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Pittsburgh won 28-14. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
(Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports)
OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 29: Chad Brown #94 of the Pittsburgh Steelers tackles an Oakland Raiders player during an NFL game on October 29, 2006 at McAfee Coliseum in Oakland, California. The Raiders defeated the Steelers 20-13. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)
(Robert Laberge, Getty Images)
ATLANTA - OCTOBER 22: Chad Brown #94 of the Pittsburgh Steelers stretches on the field before the game against the Atlanta Falcons on October 22, 2006 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
(Doug Pensinger, Getty Images)
Jan 28, 1996; Tempe, AZ, USA; FILE PHOTO; Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith (22) carries the ball against Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Chad Brown (94) during Super Bowl XXX at Sun Devil Stadium. The Cowboys defeated the Steelers 27-17. Mandatory Credit: Michael Chow/The Arizona Republic-USA TODAY Sports
(The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic-USA TODAY Sports)
Jan 25, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Team Carter linebacker Lawrence Timmons of the Pittsburgh Steelers (94) in the 2015 Pro Bowl against Team Irvin at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
(Kyle Terada, Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports)
Jan 25, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Team Carter linebacker Lawrence Timmons of the Pittsburgh Steelers (94) during the third quarter in the 2015 Pro Bowl against Team Irvin at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
(Kyle Terada, Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports)
Jul 27, 2015; Latrobe, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Lawrence Timmons (94) greets fans on his way to the field during training camp at Saint Vincent College. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
(Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports)
Dec 4, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Lawrence Timmons (94) gestures as he takes the field against the New York Giants during the first quarter at Heinz Field. Pittsburgh won 24-14. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
(Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports)
Dec 25, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Kenneth Dixon (30) rushes the ball against Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Lawrence Timmons (94) during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 31-27. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
(Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports)
Jan 1, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Lawrence Timmons (94) reacts as he takes the field against the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 27-24 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
(Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports)
Jan 1, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Lawrence Timmons (94) takes the field against the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 27-24 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
(Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports)
Jan 8, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Matt Moore (8) passes against Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Lawrence Timmons (94) during the third quarter in the AFC Wild Card playoff football game at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 30-12. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
(Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports)
Jan 22, 2017; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Lawrence Timmons (94) during the third quarter in the 2017 AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
(Winslow Townson, Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports)
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PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 30: James Cook #4 of the Buffalo Bills runs against Yahya Black #94 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth quarter of a game at Acrisure Stadium on November 30, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
(Justin K. Aller, Getty Images)
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PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 30: James Cook #4 of the Buffalo Bills runs against Yahya Black #94 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth quarter of a game at Acrisure Stadium on November 30, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
(Justin K. Aller, Getty Images)
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Nov 23, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Yahya Black (94) reacts after a fumble recovery against the Chicago Bears during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
(David Banks, David Banks-Imagn Images)
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Pittsburgh Steelers Tyson Alualu (94) points to the sky while running onto the field prior to the start of the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA on December 24, 2022.
Pittsburgh Steelers Vs Las Vegas Raiders Week 16
(Michael Longo/For USA Today Network, Michael Longo/For USA Today Network / USA TODAY NETWORK)
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Jan 8, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns guard Joel Bitonio (75) blocks at the line of scrimmage against Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Tyson Alualu (94) during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Pittsburgh won 28-14. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
(Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports)
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OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 29: Chad Brown #94 of the Pittsburgh Steelers tackles an Oakland Raiders player during an NFL game on October 29, 2006 at McAfee Coliseum in Oakland, California. The Raiders defeated the Steelers 20-13. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)
(Robert Laberge, Getty Images)
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ATLANTA - OCTOBER 22: Chad Brown #94 of the Pittsburgh Steelers stretches on the field before the game against the Atlanta Falcons on October 22, 2006 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
(Doug Pensinger, Getty Images)
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Jan 28, 1996; Tempe, AZ, USA; FILE PHOTO; Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith (22) carries the ball against Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Chad Brown (94) during Super Bowl XXX at Sun Devil Stadium. The Cowboys defeated the Steelers 27-17. Mandatory Credit: Michael Chow/The Arizona Republic-USA TODAY Sports
(The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic-USA TODAY Sports)
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Jan 25, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Team Carter linebacker Lawrence Timmons of the Pittsburgh Steelers (94) in the 2015 Pro Bowl against Team Irvin at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
(Kyle Terada, Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports)
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Jan 25, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Team Carter linebacker Lawrence Timmons of the Pittsburgh Steelers (94) during the third quarter in the 2015 Pro Bowl against Team Irvin at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
(Kyle Terada, Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports)
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Jul 27, 2015; Latrobe, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Lawrence Timmons (94) greets fans on his way to the field during training camp at Saint Vincent College. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
(Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports)
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Dec 4, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Lawrence Timmons (94) gestures as he takes the field against the New York Giants during the first quarter at Heinz Field. Pittsburgh won 24-14. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
(Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports)
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Dec 25, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Kenneth Dixon (30) rushes the ball against Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Lawrence Timmons (94) during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 31-27. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
(Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports)
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Jan 1, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Lawrence Timmons (94) reacts as he takes the field against the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 27-24 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
(Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports)
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Jan 1, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Lawrence Timmons (94) takes the field against the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 27-24 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
(Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports)
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Jan 8, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Matt Moore (8) passes against Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Lawrence Timmons (94) during the third quarter in the AFC Wild Card playoff football game at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 30-12. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
(Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports)
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Jan 22, 2017; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Lawrence Timmons (94) during the third quarter in the 2017 AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
(Winslow Townson, Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports)
Best No. 94 in Steelers history: LB Lawrence Timmons
Jan 15, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Lawrence Timmons (94) gets up after defending Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (19) on a two-point conversion attempt during the fourth quarter in the AFC Divisional playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
When looking at the greatest Steelers to wear No. 94, there aren't a lot of names to dethrone Pro Bowl linebacker Lawrence Timmons.
Timmons, selected by the Steelers in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft, went on to play 10 years in Pittsburgh and one final year with the Miami Dolphins , where he appeared in 172 career games and made 140 starts. Recording 1,067 combined tackles, 71 tackles for loss, 86 quarterback hits, 13 forced fumbles, and 12 interceptions in his 11-year NFL stint, Timmons also earned Pro Bowl and Second-Team All-Pro recognition in 2014.
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A one-time Super Bowl champion and a staple of the late-2000s to early-2010s Steelers defense, Timmons is the best to ever don No. 94.
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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers 2026 countdown to kickoff: Best and current wearer of No. 94
