Tag: Joe Schobert

Steelers LB Joe Schobert is one of four NFL players with this active streak

The former Wisconsin linebacker has had a monster five-year run in the NFL

Wisconsin’s defense has produced a number of the NFL’s best in recent years, including Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Joe Schobert. The former Wisconsin preferred walk-on was one of two Badgers in the NFL to have at least 110 tackles this season. T.J. Edwards of the Eagles also accomplished that feat.

In fact, this was the fifth-straight season where Schobert racked up at least 100 tackles. He has done it across three different teams, as he was with the Browns from 2017-19, the Jaguars in 2020, and now the Steelers in 2021.

Schobert is one of just four NFL players to have at least 100 tackles in each of the last five seasons:

Wisconsin was one of only four schools to achieve this 2021 NFL feat

The Badgers joined an elite group this season

After a tremendous 2021 season on both sides of the football for Badgers in the NFL, Wisconsin became one of just four schools in the country to have a pair of players with at least 110 tackles.

T.J. Edwards and Joe Schobert each reached that number, as the former Badgers played massive roles on two of the NFL’s top defenses in the 2021 campaign. Edwards finished the regular season with 130 total tackles for the Philadelphia Eagles, while Schobert finished with 112 total tackles for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The Badgers joined Alabama, Georgia, and LSU as the only schools to have two NFL players reach 110 tackles on the season.

3 stellar facts about newest Steelers LB Joe Schobert

The Pittsburgh Steelers got the boost they needed on the interior defensive line with the recent acquisition of Pro Bowler Joe Schobert. Since Schobert was drafted by the enemy and traded from down south in Jacksonville, here are some things …

The Pittsburgh Steelers got the boost they needed on the interior defensive line with the recent acquisition of Pro Bowler Joe Schobert.

Since Schobert was drafted by the enemy and traded from down south in Jacksonville, here are some things Steelers Nation probably didn’t know about the linebacker.

Can ex-Badgers T.J. Watt, Joe Schobert replicate Wisconsin’s defensive dominance in Pittsburgh?

In 2015, the Wisconsin Badgers defense, starring edge rushers T.J. Watt and Joe Schobert, was hailed as the best defense in the NCAA.

The Pittsburgh Steelers defense was dominant in 2020, and despite some changes, has expectations to continue on that path.

After the sudden retirement of inside linebacker Vince Williams, the Steelers had a void, and it was clear his replacement was not on the roster.

So when the Jacksonville Jaguars phoned the Pittsburgh Steelers with an opportunity to acquire veteran Joe Schobert via trade, Kevin Colbert and company jumped at it.

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When the trade was official, Schobert joined an already Badgers-heavy Steelers roster with T.J. Watt, his older brother Derek Watt and fifth-round rookie defensive end Isaiahh Loudermilk.

In 2015, the Wisconsin defense was hailed as the best in the NCAA. Watt, a bright-eyed sophomore, and Schobert, then a senior outside linebacker, were part of a unit that ranked No. 1 in scoring defense, allowing 13.7 points per game. Together, they wreaked havoc off the edge, producing a combined nine sacks, 21 quarterback hits and 66 pressures.

As a pro, Schobert moved to the inside of the defensive line with stellar results. In five seasons, his laundry list of contributions includes nine interceptions (one for a touchdown), 24 defended passes, 11 sacks, 549 tackles and 25 quarterback hits.

And Watt … well, you know the disruption he causes.

Can Watt and Schobert rekindle the 2015 Badgers magic and sprinkle it on Pittsburgh? Let’s hope so.

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Steelers waive linebacker to make room for Joe Schobert

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced corresponding roster move for ex-Cleveland Browns linebacker on Saturday.

To make room for the recent acquisition, inside linebacker Joe Schobert, the Pittsburgh Steelers announced they’ve waived Tegray Scales.

If Scales clears waivers, don’t be surprised if you hear his name connected to the Steelers at some point again. Scales has been on and off Pittsburgh’s roster several times since 2019.

As for Schobert, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said he’s eager to see what he can bring to Pittsburgh.

“Joe been highly productive in every circumstance that heā€™s been in,” Tomlin told Steelers media.

“Heā€™s a sideline-to-sideline tackler; heā€™s good in coverage, has coverage production in terms of interceptions, sack production. He plays a well-rounded game, and so weā€™re excited about infusing him into what we do.”

The former Cleveland Browns linebacker is expected to join the Pittsburgh Steelers at training camp on Sunday.

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Jags officially send LB Joe Schobert to Steelers, will receive a 2022 sixth-round pick

It’s official, Joe Schobert is now a Pittsburgh Steeler and the Jags will be getting a six-round pick (and more importantly more cap space) in exchange.

The Jacksonville Jaguars have officially traded linebacker Joe Schobert to the Pittsburgh Steelers the team announced Saturday. The move comes after various sources reported the news Thursday night as the Steelers were on the field against the Philadelphia Eagles for their second preseason game.

Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Jags will specifically be receiving a sixth-round pick in 2022 in exchange.

With the Jags not receiving a player in exchange, it’s clear they wanted to rid themselves of an expensive contract. Schobert, who joined the Jags last season when Dave Caldwell was the team’s general manager, signed a five-year, $53.75 million contract. However, Caldwell didn’t make it through the whole 2020 season as the Jags’ general manager and changes have been occurring ever since.

The Jags have a new regime in place now, and one of the players they’ve been impressed by is free agent addition Damien Wilson, who previously played for the Kansas City Chiefs. He’s been more along the lines of what they want at interior linebacker, and as a result, the Jags didn’t view Schobert as a fit heading forward.

With the sixth-round selection they are receiving from Pittsburgh, the Jags could have 10 picks next season if Josh Oliver, who was traded to the Baltimore Ravens,Ā makes the final 53-man roster of his new team. They also have a conditional fifth-round selection coming in 2022 for trading Yannick Ngakoue.Ā 

Jaguars will receive late-round compensation in return for LB Joe Schobert

Schobert’s compensation didn’t yield a player like some had hoped. Instead, Jacksonville simply looked to offload an expensive deal.

Jacksonville Jaguars fans hopeful that the Joe Schobert trade with Pittsburgh would yield a player may be disappointed. It was reported on Thursday night while the Steelers were in action against the Philadelphia Eagles in the preseason that Jacksonville would be sending Schobert up north, and according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, the compensation for the Jags will be an undisclosed late-round pick.

Due to Pittsburgh’s depth at the tight end position and Jacksonville’s needs there, there was a thought that the Jags could attempt to acquire one of those tight ends for Schobert. However, it seems the intent of the trade from the Jags’ perspective was to simply offload a fairly expensive deal.

Schobert should be a much better fit with Pittsburgh, who runs a more traditional setup for its linebackers. Jacksonville values speed and athleticism a lot more, and the team likes what it has in Damien Wilson, an offseason addition from the Kansas City Chiefs.

It was a relatively disappointing 2020 season for Schobert, who was the Jaguars’ marquee free-agent signing last offseason, and it seems that the new staff is eager to move on from him.

Though the trade didn’t yield a potential starter at tight end like Eric Ebron or Zach Gentry, it does improve the cap situation even more for a Jaguars team that still leads the league in cap space.

The Pittsburgh Steelers acquire a former Wisconsin linebacker from the Jaguars

The Pittsburgh Steelers acquire a former Wisconsin linebacker from the Jaguars

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The Pittsburgh Steelers have traded for former Wisconsin linebacker Joe Schobert, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

The move unites Schobert with former Badger T.J. Watt, Derek Watt, and Isaiahh Loudermilk in Pittsburgh, making the Steelers the most Badger-heavy NFL team.

According to Ian Rapoport, the deal is for a late-round pick in what appears to be a salary move for the Jaguars. For the Steelers, though, the move fills a big need at inside linebacker.

Schobert is entering his sixth NFL season. He excelled during his first four years in Cleveland, making one Pro Bowl and totalling 408 tackles, 15 tackles-for-loss, 19 quarterback hits, 8.5 sacks, 7 forced fumbles and 6 interceptions.

Then, last year in Jacksonville Schobert started all 16 games and had one of his best years as a pro—finishing the season with 141 tackles, 6 tackles-for-loss, 6 quarterback hits, 2.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles and 3 interceptions.

If you choose your NFL rooting interest based on where Wisconsin products play, the Pittsburgh Steelers are now the leaders of the pack.

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LB Joe Schobert confirms trade, expresses excitement to work with Mike Tomlin, Steelers’ DL

Joe Schobert is going to a new team and it’s one he’s very familiar with.

While he’ll be playing in a place with colder weather conditions, linebacker Joe Schobert expressed his excitement to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler Thursday night, confirming that the deal is done. And while he wasn’t able to share the details, he told Fowler that he’s ready to work for Steelers coach Mike Tomlin and flourish behind their talented defensive line.

The news of Schobert being traded surfaced as the Steelers were on the field for their preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Once the game ends, it’s possible more details could surface on what the compensation will be.

Schobert only got to spend one season with the Jags, who signed him out of free agency to a five-year, $53.75 million deal last season. However, with linebacker Damien Wilson impressing the Jags in training camp, Schobert became expendable.

The veteran linebacker should fit right in with Pittsburgh due to his familiarity with the AFC North. He rejoins the division after playing with the Cleveland Browns from 2016-19.

Jags agree to trade LB Joe Schobert to Steelers

The Jags have once again tried their hand in the trade market and will be sending Joe Schobert to the Steelers.

With their first preseason game on the horizon, the Jacksonville Jaguars have once again tested their hands in the trade market. The team will be sending veteran interior linebacker Joe Schobert to a rival of theirs in the Pittsburgh Steelers.

USA Today Sports Media Group senior editor Neal Coolong reported the news this evening, and NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero later confirmed it. However, the compensation is unknown at the time.

This move makes a lot of sense for both teams as the Steelers are familiar with Schobert, who once played for their division rivals in the Cleveland Browns from 2016-19. They also are a team deep at tight end, where the Jags need help, with Eric Ebron, Pat Freiermuth, andĀ Zach Gentry at the top of their depth chart. That said, it wouldn’t be shocking to see the Jags add a player not namedĀ Freiermuth (who the Steelers just drafted this year) at the position.

As for the Jags, they have good depth at the interior linebacker position and could be fine with starting Myles Jack and Damien Wilson this season.

Schobert joined the Jags last season during the early stages of free agency. He started in all 16 games for them but got off to a slow start in terms of finding his footing. However, later in the season, he started to find a rhythm, but Wilson seems to be having a better camp than the former Wisconsin Badger.

Schobert will enter his career with the Steelers with 526 total tackles (313 solo), 11 sacks, 24 pass breakups, and nine picks. As a Jag, he was able to accumulate 132 total tackles (75 solo), 2,5 sacks, four pass breakups, and three picks.