The Pittsburgh Steelers made their first splash of free agency, signing former Los Angeles Chargers fullback and special teams’ stud Derek Watt. A fullback who can play special teams might seem underwhelming considering the rest of the NFL was busy signing luxury free agents to monster deals but this was not surprising considering the Steelers’ typical business procedures.
While this signing may seem boring compared to the rest of the free agent frenzy, Watt’s play on the field is anything but boring. Not only did the Steelers sign a talented fullback, a luxury they lacked last season but they also got one of the NFL’s best special teams’ players.