No, they did not. The Steelers finished the 2009 season with a 9-7 record and missed the playoffs.
No. The Steelers did not make the 2009 playoffs. So they cannot defend their Super Bowl.
The Steelers failed to make the playoffs in 1933-1946, 1948-1971, 1980, 1981, 1985-1988, 1990, 1991, 1998-2000, 2003, 2006, and 2009.
The Steelers can get into the playoffs with a week 17 win over the Dolphins, Baltimore losing, and the Jets losing. The Steelers, Ravens and Jets all won in week 17. The Steelers did not make the playoffs.
Yes, the Steelers clinched a playoff berth on December 18, 2011.
The 2008-2009 San Diego Chargers fell short of the Superbowl when they lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Divisional playoffs.
As of October 2nd, 2014, the Pittsburgh Steelers are 2-2. It is still very early in the season so it is difficult to determine if the Pittsburgh Steelers will make the playoffs, let alone the Super Bowl. Stay tuned.
Since 2000, the Steelers made the playoffs eighttimes.2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2011.
As of September 29th, 2014, The Pittsburgh Steelers are currently 2-2. It is still early in the season and it is unknown as to whether or not they will make the playoffs or the Super Bowl.
The Steelers were established in 1933. In 1947, they made their first playoff appearance. They did not make the playoffs again until 1972. The longest the Steelers missed making the playoffs since that time, was a four year span (1985-1988).
The Steelers missed the playoffs three times after winning a Super Bowl the previous year.1980 season - following SB XIV2006 season - following SB XL2009 season - following SB XLIII
Yes, they did. The Steelers lost to the Denver Broncos in the AFC Wild-Card game, 29-23 in OT.
The Steelers made the playoffs following their wins in Superbowls IX, X and XIII. They failed to make the playoffs after winning Super Bowls XIV, XL and XLIII.