Pittsburgh Steelers fullback Derek Watt (44). Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Derek Watt was hardly involved on offense last season for the Pittsburgh Steelers, but here’s how Matt Canada could intend to use his fullback in 2021.
Fifty-two. That’s how many offensive snaps Derek Watt saw the field for in 2021. Despite Pittsburgh making him the second-highest-paid fullback in the NFL in terms of yearly value, according to Over the Cap, Watt was a complete non-factor for the Steelers in 12 games last season.
That’s something new offensive coordinator Matt Canada hopes to change.