After training camp practice concluded on Wednesday, head coach Mike Tomlin spoke to the media giving the undated injury report and then opened up for questions.
When asked about the increase in second team reps this week for QB Kenny Pickett, Tomlin pointed to Pickett having an elevated role Saturday when the Steelers take on the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 2 for preseason play.
“His preparation, more than anything,” Tomlin responded regarding what has impressed him on Pickett’s development on per official transcript provided by the team. “He’s going to get some reps in more varsity-like action in this game in an effort to get to know him and see how he fares.