Inside linebacker Robert Spillane will return to the starting lineup for tonight’s Wild Card game against the Cleveland Browns. But impressed by the job Avery Williamson’s done filling in, Mike Tomlin says he expects to have a rotation of inside linebackers for the playoffs.
Speaking with Steelers.com’s Bob Labriola, Tomlin broke down the status of the ILB position. He praised the job Williamson did on the fly after being acquired mid-season in a trade with the New York Jets.
“We’ve been really appreciative of the contributions of Avery,” Tomlin said. “It has been really spectacular what he has been able to do and bring to us.