Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to get back on track after a deflating loss at home. On that note, an NFL rookie on the roster could be in for an early promotion in Mike Tomlin’s defense.

Jack Sawyer is one of the names fans in the Burgh are most eager to see from the Steelers’ 2025 draft class. The Ohio State product showed his leadership skills with the Buckeyes and hopes to earn a similar role in Steel City.

With Rodgers and plenty of veterans in place, there doesn’t appear to be an opening at that position. But the rookie linebacker may be on track to showcase his abilities on the gridiron soon—and he’ll take it from there. According to reports, Sawyer’s time might be coming on Tomlin’s system.

“Having Alex Highsmith hurt now is an added blow,” Pittsburgh Post

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