WATCH: Alex Highsmith, Nick Herbig lead Steelers LB drills at OTAs amid T.J. Watt absence
WATCH: Alex Highsmith, Nick Herbig lead Steelers LB drills at OTAs amid T.J. Watt absence
T.J. Watt was not in attendance for Day 1 of Steelers OTAs — leaving OLBs Alex Highsmith and Nick Herbig to lead to charge in practice drills, as the former DPOY seeks a potential record-breaking extension with Pittsburgh.
It's worth noting that OTAs are voluntary — but rumors suggest Watt could replicate his infamous 2021 'hold-in,' when he skipped team practices in a move that ultimately earned him a $112 million deal.
Several analysts and insiders have predicted that Watt is looking to surpass Myles Garrett's historical four-year, $160 million extension with the Cleveland Browns — with an emphasis on beating out his $123.5 million in guaranteed money.
With Watt skipping Day 1 of OTAs, and likely the remaining five practices from now until June 5, Highsmith and Herbig were captured on video leading the Steelers linebackers in practice drills — courtesy of The Athletic's Mike DeFabo, which fans can check out down below.
Will the Steelers get a deal done with Watt soon — or will Highsmith and Herbig continue to help Pittsburgh prepare for life without the former Defensive Player of the Year?
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