In a matter of one week, Omar Khan, Mike Tomlin, and Co. will have to make some tough decisions. The deadline to shave the Steelers' roster from 90 players to 53 is Aug. 29, and while some spots are shored up and ready to be deployed for the season opener Sept. 10 against the 49ers, there are still several which have to be played out with practices and one final preseason test against the Falcons this Thursday.
Such is the case for two vital positions of Tomlin and Teryl Austin's defense, as the depth along the defensive line and the defensive backfield are entering the so-called 11th hour of competition.