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Mike Tomlin On New ‘Productive’ ILB Joe Schobert: ‘He Needs No Endorsement From Me’

The Pittsburgh Steelers just acquired veteran inside linebacker Joe Schobert vias a trade with the Jacksonville jaguars and while the newest player was present at Heinz Field on Saturday, he only watched practice as a spectator. After Saturday’s practice ended, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin announced that Schobert would start practicing with his new team on Sunday. Tomlin also gave his thoughts on the newly acquired inside linebacker after Saturday’s practice.

“We’re excited about having him,” Tomlin said of Schobert. “Productivity when I think of Joe, man. He needs no endorsement from me. We’re familiar with him. Former AFC North guy, been highly productive in every circumstance that he’s been in.