The Pittsburgh Steelers will again start two rookie offensive linemen Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals in second-round center Zach Frazier and fourth-round guard Mason McCormick. Had it not been for injury, they’re probably starting three. First-rounder Troy Fautanu was poised to run with the starting right tackle job this season before a dislocated kneecap ended his regular season and likely his entire rookie year even if Pittsburgh makes a playoff run. Despite the setback, McCormick is counting on Fautanu to do big things once healthy.
“Troy’s coming back next year. He’s working super hard to get back,” McCormick said while appearing on Christian Kuntz’s podcast.