What happened: The Steelers shared an offseason social post highlighting the Wisconsin Badgers connection between linebackers Nick Herbig and T.J. Watt. Both players came out of Wisconsin's program before landing in Pittsburgh, and the team framed the clip around their shared "brotherhood."
NFL·June 8, 2026 12:42 PM ET
Steelers celebrate Wisconsin bond between Nick Herbig and T.J. Watt
Badgers brotherhood anchors Steelers pass rush.
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