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 Tomlinâs defense.
Jack Sawyer is one of the names fans in the Burgh are most eager to see from the Steelersâ 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 doesnât appear to be an opening at that position. But the rookie linebacker may be on track to showcase his abilities on the gridiron soonâand heâll take it from there. According to reports, Sawyerâs time might be coming on Tomlinâs system.
âHaving Alex Highsmith hurt now is an added blow,â Pittsburgh Post Gazetteâs Ray Fittipaldo said. âI do think youâll see a lot of Jack Sawyer in the coming weeks until Alex Highsmith is healthy. And I think you might see him a lot of run downs. I think you might see him more than most expect.â
Jack Sawyer at Bank of America Stadium on August 21, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina
Guess who?
If Sawyer sees an increase in his playing time during the Steelersâ upcoming visit to the New England Patriots, heâll go head-to-head with a familiar face. The Patriotsâ offense features Sawyerâs former Buckeye teammate, running back TreVeyon Henderson.
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Needless to say, the two Ohio State alumni go way back and grew accustomed to facing each other in practice back in Columbus. For the two national champions, it will be a full-circle moment early in their NFL careers.
Whatâs next?
With a trip to Foxborough in the immediate horizon, the Steelers will board a trans-Atlantic flight all the way to Dublin for a showdown with the Minnesota Vikings at Croke Park. Afterwards, Pittsburgh will enjoy a much-needed bye week before taking on the Cleveland Browns at Acrisure Stadium on October 12th.
