Super Bowl free agents the Steelers must sign during 2023

Kyzir White should be the target instead

While Edwards is regarded as the better pure linebacker, Kyzir White has also put together a strong season. A former safety, White made the move to linebacker with the Chargers where he has thrived as a coverage player. He is essentially the inverse of Edwards, as he has been a steady coverage linebacker that has improved his ability to be an impact run defender over time.

White has been a versatile chess piece since being drafted. A player the Steelers reportedly had a lot of interest in, White ended up with the Chargers, where he quickly became a fixture on their defense. Playing on a great Eagles defense has taken his game to the next level though, as he has become a key reason for their overall linebacker play.

While Edwards is the more highly regarded player right now, White would be cheaper and would finally give this defense a linebacker that can cover. While he isn’t as explosive as a run defender, White can still wrap up securely and make a tackle on any given play. He would give this defense a viable linebacker on a budget though, and that is something that is desperately needed.