The Pittsburgh Steelers kick off their 2023 preseason with a matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Friday night. HC Mike Tomlin announced that fans can expect to see the starters in the Week 1 preseason game, as long as they’re healthy.
Coach Tomlin said "all that are healthy will play" on Friday....how much is another story.
— Missi Matthews (@missi_matthews) August 9, 2023
As Missi noted, it’s not a lock that we’ll see extended playing time from anyone. So yes, though Steelers QB Kenny Pickett will play, it probably won’t be for long while the team looks to protect the second-year player, poised to make a second-year jump in 2023.