Asked and Answered: June 4
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Key Points:
- The Steelers signed Nick Herbig to a 5-year contract with a salary cap impact primarily starting in 2027, so there is no immediate need to trade T.J. Watt or Alex Highsmith due to cap concerns.
- Defensive Coordinator Patrick Graham is likely exploring schemes that could utilize all three edge players—Herbig, Watt, and Highsmith—on the field simultaneously.
- Najee Harris, currently an unrestricted free agent recovering from an Achilles injury, is unlikely to reunite with the Steelers given his ongoing rehabilitation and uncertain physical status.
- The Steelers rarely keep four quarterbacks on the roster, with the last instance in 1995; roster decisions depend heavily on player versatility and contributions beyond just positional numbers.
- The Steelers-Ravens rivalry, originating from the Steelers-Browns history, is known for its physicality and high stakes, though the Bears-Packers rivalry holds the record for longevity and the Steelers-Raiders rivalry of the 1970s is also historically significant.