The Pittsburgh Steelers’ outside linebackers are the engine of the defense. They make everything go, and any deficiencies at the position leave the unit stranded on the side of the road. Having top-tier starters is important and something Pittsburgh’s had since the 1990s, but it also requires the Steelers having excellent depth.
Under Omar Khan and Andy Weidl, that’s been the focus. Pittsburgh hasn’t just rested on its starting laurels. Primarily through the draft, it’s continually added depth.
Compare Kevin Colbert’s final roster-building years (2021 and 2022) with what Omar Khan has done in the three years since.