I don’t think there was anybody happier about the Pittsburgh Steelers’ decision during the 2018 NFL Draft to shy away from the tight end position than third-year tight end Xavier Grimble, who figures once again to be the favorite to hold onto the third and likely final spot on the depth chart.
That became a virtual certainty following first-year tight end Jake McGee’s injury during OTAs last week. Had he not suffered a torn Achilles, he was expected to make a legitimate run at a roster spot. The former undrafted free agent was originally signed by the Steelers during training camp last year and impressed with his blocking in the preseason, ultimately spending the year on the practice squad.