The Pittsburgh Steelers have an identity defensively, and that’s getting after the passer. To do that, they’ve had to invest heavily in the outside linebacker position over the years, leading to what they have now in T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith, Nick Herbig and Preston Smith.
Sunday against the Cleveland Browns marked the first time since Week 3 that the Steelers have had a fully healthy pass-rush unit due to various injuries to Highsmith and Herbig.
That showed against the Browns as Highsmith had a sack and six pressures while Watt had five pressures. Smith — who was acquired via trade at the trade deadline Nov.