Despite Mike Tomlin vowing to play all who are healthy, at least three key defensive names won’t suit up in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ preseason finale against the Detroit Lions. Speaking with Steelers.com’s Missi Matthew before the game, DL Cam Heyward, OLB T.J. Watt, and OLB Alex Highsmith won’t play.
“T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, and Alex Highsmith are not gonna play,” Tomlin told Matthews. “They’re healthy. Just want to see some other guys on defense.”
Additionally, the DVE crew noted CB Joey Porter Jr. isn’t playing today. It’s unclear if that’s a minor injury or a coaches decisions.