Throughout much of the offseason, the EDGE position for the Pittsburgh Steelers — particularly from a depth standpoint — was a major concern behind stars T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith.
Funny what one signing can do, though.
Pittsburgh brought in veteran Markus Golden on a one-year deal in mid-May, solidifying the depth behind Watt and Highsmith. Now, the EDGE position in Pittsburgh is viewed as the team’s strength, at least according to Sports Illustrated’s Gilberto Manzano.
In a piece previewing the Steelers’ season in 2023, Manzano identified the EDGE position as the clear strength on the roster, thanks to Watt and Highsmith.