# T.J. Watt Slides as Steelers Edge Rushers Rise | Pittsburgh Steelers News

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Podcast: [Pittsburgh Steelers News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/pittsburgh-steelers-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7434879)
Published: 2026-07-08T17:40:20+00:00
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T.J. Watt’s ranking dropped from 2 to 7 in ESPN’s edge rusher list, sparking debate about his decline after a down 2025 season marked by injury and lower sack totals. But don’t count out Pittsburgh’s pass rush — Alex Highsmith and Nick Herbig, the latter locked in on a massive extension, are rising stars, proving the Steelers’ edge remains a force to be reckoned with. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/88b2b30a8590d92f

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