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USA Today
27-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
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?
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Broncos have 5 pass rushers on roster ahead of NFL free agency
Ahead of the start of NFL free agency next week, the Denver Broncos currently have five pass rushers (outside linebackers) signed for the 2025 season. Last year, the Broncos went into preseason with eight pass rushers on the 90-man offseason roster, so general manager George Paton is poised to add more OLBs to the squad this spring. Note that we are not listing linebacker Drew Sanders as an edge defender because Paton and coach Sean Payton both said at the NFL combine that Sanders will play as an inside linebacker in 2025. The team's starting OLBs -- Jonathon Cooper and Nik Bonitto -- are both returning, as are rotational backups Jonah Elliss and Dondrea Tillman. The fifth pass rusher on the roster is Andrew Farmer, who spent most of last season on the practice squad. View the team's OLBs below, with salary cap hits provided by Jonathon Cooper ($10.14 million) Nik Bonitto ($5.69 million) Jonah Elliss ($1.33 million) Dondrea Tillman ($960,000) Andrew Farmer ($960,000) Denver led the NFL with 63 sacks last season. Bonitto (13.5) led the way, followed by Cooper (10.5). They will now look to build on those totals in 2025. These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans This article originally appeared on Broncos Wire: Denver Broncos: 5 OLBs on roster going into NFL free agency
USA Today
08-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Broncos have 5 pass rushers on roster ahead of NFL free agency
Broncos have 5 pass rushers on roster ahead of NFL free agency Ahead of the start of NFL free agency next week, the Denver Broncos currently have five pass rushers (outside linebackers) signed for the 2025 season. Last year, the Broncos went into preseason with eight pass rushers on the 90-man offseason roster, so general manager George Paton is poised to add more OLBs to the squad this spring. Note that we are not listing linebacker Drew Sanders as an edge defender because Paton and coach Sean Payton both said at the NFL combine that Sanders will play as an inside linebacker in 2025. The team's starting OLBs -- Jonathon Cooper and Nik Bonitto -- are both returning, as are rotational backups Jonah Elliss and Dondrea Tillman. The fifth pass rusher on the roster is Andrew Farmer, who spent most of last season on the practice squad. View the team's OLBs below, with salary cap hits provided by Broncos pass rushers signed Jonathon Cooper ($10.14 million) Nik Bonitto ($5.69 million) Jonah Elliss ($1.33 million) Dondrea Tillman ($960,000) Andrew Farmer ($960,000) Denver led the NFL with 63 sacks last season. Bonitto (13.5) led the way, followed by Cooper (10.5). They will now look to build on those totals in 2025. These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans
