Last season the Pittsburgh Steelers had to deal with a mix of highs and lows from the linebacker position. At outside linebacker, T.J. Watt led the league in sacks but as inside linebacker, injuries rocked the depth chart.
Markus Golden
Oct 29, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Markus Golden (44) takes the field before playing the Jacksonville Jaguars at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports
Nick Herbig
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – DECEMBER 31: Nick Herbig #51 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on after beating the Seattle Seahawks 30-23 at Lumen Field on December 31, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Conor Courtney/Getty Images)
Alex Highsmith
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 03: Alex Highsmith #56 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after a sack during the first quarter in the game the Arizona Cardinals at Acrisure Stadium on December 03, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
Kyron Johnson
Oct 9, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Kyron Johnson (58) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Blake Martinez
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 14: James Conner #30 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs the ball against Blake Martinez #54 of the New York Giants during the second quarter in the game at MetLife Stadium on September 14, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Elandon Roberts
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Elandon Roberts (50) works during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, in Atlanta. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 24-0. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Mykal Walker
Dec 3, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Arizona Cardinals tight end trey McBride (85) outpaces Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Mykal Walker (38) for a first down during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. The Cardinals won 24-10. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports
T.J. Watt
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 06: T.J. Watt #90 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after a sack in the third quarter of a game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on January 06, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Tyler Murray
Washington Commanders running back Jaret Patterson (32) slips a tackle attempt by Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Tyler Murray (45) in the fourth quarter of the NFL preseason week 3 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Washington Commanders at FedEx Field in Landover, M.D., on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
David Perales
TAMPA, FLORIDA – AUGUST 11: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to throw a pass in the direction of David Perales #40 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first quarter during a preseason game at Raymond James Stadium on August 11, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Kwon Alexander
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 24: Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the Las Vegas Raiders throws under pressure from linebacker Kwon Alexander #54 of the Pittsburgh Steelers as an official throws a penalty flag in the fourth quarter of their game at Allegiant Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Steelers defeated the Raiders 23-18. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Cole Holcomb
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – AUGUST 19: Dalton Kincaid #86 of the Buffalo Bills carries the ball in front of Cole Holcomb #55 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second quarter of a preseason game at Acrisure Stadium on August 19, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
Myles Jack
Dec 23, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Myles Jack (16) takes the field against the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium. Pittsburgh won 34-11. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Jaylon Smith
Oct 6, 2019; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith (54) celebrates a sack in the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
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