The Steelers countdown to kickoff is here — and we’re at 69 days until Pittsburgh faces off against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. In the spirit of the countdown, we’re taking a look at the history of No. 69 and the players who wore it best.
Current Steelers No. 69 wearers: OT Gareth Warren, DT Domenique Davis
Similar to No. 71 in our countdown, the Steelers currently have two players wearing No. 69 — Warren on offense and Davis on defense.
Warren signed with the Steelers as an undrafted free agent this past April, while Davis rejoined the team on a Reserve/Future contract in January after spending some time on Pittsburgh’s practice squad last season. Warren could potentially challenge for a swing-tackle role, but both he and Davis face an uphill battle to make the Steelers’ 53-man roster.
Last five Steelers to wear No. 69:
- Gareth Warren, 2025–present
- Domenique Davis, 2024–present
- Kevin Dotson, 2020–2022
- Brian Arnfelt, 2013
- Jamon Meredith, 2011
Best No. 69 in Steelers history: OG Kevin Dotson
It’s worth noting Steelers center Ariel Solomon as an honorable mention, who wore No. 69 from 1991 to 1995 but primarily served in a backup role. While No. 69 doesn’t have a storied history, Dotson is by far the most successful Steeler to ever don the number.
Dotson was drafted by Pittsburgh with the 135th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft — playing in 39 games, with 30 starts. From 2020 to 2022, Dotson gave up just seven sacks while anchoring the Steelers offensive line. In August 2023, Pittsburgh traded Dotson, along with their 2024 fifth- and sixth-round picks, to the Rams in exchange for Los Angeles’ 2024 fourth-rounder and a 2025 fifth-rounder. Dotson continued to find success as Ram and signed a three-year, $48 million extension in March 2024.
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