The Emerald City is buzzing after our Seahawks snagged a huge 30-23 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, a much-needed boost for us 12s! Out in Pittsburgh, things are looking a lot grimier, with the Steelers making a move to shore up a seriously struggling linebacker corps.
The Steelers Grab Marte Mapu: Who Is This Guy?
So, the Steelers just signed former New England Patriots linebacker Marte Mapu to their practice squad. This guy was a third-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, so he’s not some rando. He showed up in all 17 games for the Patriots last season, mostly doing work on special teams. But here’s the real kicker: he’s got an interception in each of the last three seasons and he’s forced five fumbles since 2023. That’s some playmaking right there!
Seriously, Pittsburgh’s Linebackers Are a Mess
Why are the Steelers making this move now? Oh man, their linebacker performance in Week 4 was abysmal. We’re talking a combined five missed tackles from their linebackers in that one game alone! And it’s not just a one-off thing. Through four weeks, Pittsburgh is sitting at the third-most missed tackles in the entire league. That’s a massive problem, bleeding yards and killing drives.
So, Mapu is heading into a situation where the need is glaring. Can he step up and help fix this tackling nightmare? Pittsburgh sure hopes so. It’s a tough spot, but hey, at least we 12s here in Seattle got to celebrate a solid win this week! Go Hawks!
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Originally reported by Behind the Steel Curtain.
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