Patriots' Dont'a Hightower: Draws interest from Steelers

Hightower is slated to visit the Steelers.

The versatile linebacker remains one of the most high-profile players available in free agency, but at this stage Hightower continues to weigh his options, after having previously visited the Jets. Of course, a return to the Patriots is a distinct possibility, but the 27-year-old is understandably of a mind to see what the open market has to offer. In 13 games for New England in 2016, Hightower logged 65 tackles and 2.5 sacks, solid enough numbers, but the fact that he's been entrusted in the past with the team's defensive play-calling duties, when healthy, underscores the 2012 first-rounder's true value to the franchise.