Prior to the summer of 2023, there was a lot of focus on the Pittsburgh Steelers finally figuring out the depth issues at outside linebacker behind T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith. For years, OLB3 has been a real issue for the Steelers.
Not anymore.
After adding Markus Golden late in free agency and selecting Nick Herbig in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, the Steelers turned an area of concern on the depth chart behind Watt and Highsmith into a very clear strength. The outside linebacker group was outstanding throughout the season, making pivotal plays time and time again.