Pittsburgh Steelers CB Thomas Graham Jr. benefited from a Mike Tomlin decision, holding Beanie Bishop Jr. out of Saturday’s game. Tomlin said afterward that the rookie is dealing with a minor nick, and he wanted to preserve him. Listed as the first-string nickel on the depth chart, he hopes Bishop can seal a roster spot next week.
But in the meanwhile, the decision helped provide a similar opportunity for Graham, fourth-year veteran. He started the game, and on the whole held his own. He made two tackles and delivered one impressive pass defensed to boot.
“I think I did good”, Graham told Chris Adamski of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.