During Friday’s press conference head coach Mike Tomlin mentioned to the media that he will be “light on his feet” when it comes to playing time in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season finale against the Detroit Lions. As reported by Steelers website writer Teresa Varley, this pertains to most of the starters including the offensive line.
Coach Tomlin said he will be light on his feet about how much time players will play vs. Detroit, including the offensive line.
— Teresa Varley (@Teresa_Varley) August 26, 2022
It can be expected that guys like Najee Harris and Mitch Trubisky who are in-line to start Week 1 won’t see much action as the team looks to evaluate the bottom of the roster as cutdowns approach early next week as well as avoid any unnecessary injuries to starters in exhibition play.