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Tomlin Hints At Disagreement Over Ineligible Downfield Penalty In Week 3 Loss

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense has been searching high and low (though not over the middle) for splash plays. Thursday night against the Cleveland Browns, they thought they got one. A well-executed shovel pass to Jaylen Warren for a solid 30 yard pickup, a chance to extend the team’s 14-13 lead.

But the play was called back on an ineligible downfield penalty on RT Chukwuma Okorafor, wiping the play out and eventually leading to a Steelers’ punt. Asked about the call during his Tuesday press conference, Tomlin accepted the verdict but with a hint of doubt.

“Evidently, yes.