While the 2023 season ended earlier for the Pittsburgh Steelers than they hoped, there were still plenty of bright spots throughout it. One of the major developments was the play of the rookie class. By the end of the season, CB Joey Porter Jr. and OT Broderick Jones had entrenched themselves in the starting lineup. TE Darnell Washington saw regular playing time as a second tight end. LB Nick Herbig made a big impact in limited snaps, including a massive play in the win over the Seattle Seahawks late in the season.
So it was no surprise that a veteran like LB T.