The Steelers’ biggest draft surprise undoubtedly was the decision not to select an inside linebacker with any of their seven picks. Coming in a close second, given the position’s lack of depth, was the decision not to draft an outside linebacker, either.
The Steelers are minus two outside linebackers that spent most of last season on the 53-man roster — reserves James Harrison and Arthur Moats. Harrison, of course, was released in late December amid much fanfare and has since retired. Moats did not have his contract renewed and remains a free agent.
The only three outside linebackers on the roster with any NFL experience are starters T.