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Mike Tomlin Pleased With Donte Jackson, DeShon Elliott: ‘Just The Stuff You Get From’ Veterans

Justin Fields was the new addition to the Pittsburgh Steelers who had the most eyes on him in Week 1, but secondary players DeShon Elliott and Donte Jackson provided a huge impact as well. Both players had an interception, helping to catapult the Steelers to an 18-10 victory in Atlanta.

During his press conference on Tuesday, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin was asked how he would evaluate new defensive additions like Jackson and Elliott.

“Their veteran presence was evident,” Tomlin said via the team’s YouTube channel. “They’re new to us, but they’re not new to the NFL.