PITTSBURGH Pittsburgh SteelersAcquisition Joe SchobertThese are the following: Jacksonville JaguarsESPN’s Michael DiRocco was informed by a source that he had filled a significant need for an interior linebacker in a Thursday evening trading. It was one month until the season’s opening.
While the exact terms of this trade are not known at the moment, it included the Steelers’ compensation package for Jaguars.
Steelers were in desperate need of an inside linebacker following Vince Williams’ unexpected retirement. The Steelers had previously selected him as a Top-10 player. Devin BushIn his last season of football, he tore the ACL on his left leg. Robert SpillaneThey were the starting linebackers. The remainder of their team joined them. Ulysees Gilbert III, safety-turned-linebacker Marcus AllenThe 2021 selection in the fourth round Buddy Johnson
Keith Butler, defensive Coordinator, stated that the team must see “what’s happening down there” concerning the linebackers. We need to identify our top backups. It’s something we are still uncertain about right now.
Spillane proved to be an effective choice, as he demonstrated his ability to prevent runs and served as a great replacement for Bush last year’s NFL season. Schobert, who is an excellent coverage player despite being the Steelers’ weakest inside linebacker, has performed well. Schobert will be also added to the Steelers roster. This allows Spillane to be rotated.
Schobert: “Great spot to play behind that D-line.” told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler
Schobert was 27, when the Jaguars signed Schobert a $53.7 million contract. The Jaguars signed Schobert as a linebacker for a defense 4-3. The Steelers have only $12 million less salary cap space that Schobert which allows them to afford Schobert’s $7 million salary.
He had 141 tackles in his first season with the Jaguars. Additionally, he had 2.5 sacks. Dallas, Kansas City ex-linebacker who signed with Jaguars. Damien WilsonHe had split first-team reps during April with Schobert as middle linebacker, in Joe Cullen’s new 3-4 defense.
Schobert’s coverage is better than Wilson’s run defense. Per ESPN Stats & Information research, Schobert is one of only 14 players who have at least two interceptions, two sacks and two forced fumbles in consecutive seasons dating to 1994, when forced fumble data began being accurately kept. Ray Lewis and Brian Dawkins are also included in this list. Julius Peppers is eligible to join the Hall of Fame 2024 Class.
Schobert’s 2-season record for interceptions is seven and 4.5, respectively. There are also four forced fumbles.
This trade was first reported by NFL Network.