It is probably unfair to call it a disappointing start to the season for DeMarvin Leal, but it has been a pretty quiet one. After being one of the big positive stories of training camp, he has only logged 17 snaps over the first three games. With Alex Highsmith out for a couple weeks with a groin injury, the time is now for Leal to state his case for a bigger role.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo appeared on 93.7 The Fan’s Morning Show and discussed Leal’s opportunity.
“Alex Highsmith is also their best player, the best outside linebacker at setting the edge in the running game.