The Pittsburgh Steelers have made it a point of emphasis in recent years to build up depth at outside linebacker. Behind T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith, they have drafted the likes of Nick Herbig and Jack Sawyer over the last three years.
So far this season, injuries have tested that depth. Herbig and Sawyer have stepped up in place of Highsmith, who suffered an ankle injury in Week 2. Sawyer had to play in Week 1, too, as Herbig dealt with a hamstring injury. They’ve been fortunate to have the depth.
It’s not just serviceable depth, either.