Back to the Pittsburgh Steelers Newsfeed

‘He’s Deserving Of Congratulations’: Mike Tomlin Praises LT Dylan Cook After First NFL Start

Related Topics: Andrus Peat, Mike Tomlin, Dylan Cook

Making his first career start in the NFL, Pittsburgh Steelers left tackle Dylan Cook had a strong performance as part of a winning effort against the Miami Dolphins Monday night.

Starting in place of the injured Andrus Peat, who missed the game with a concussion suffered in Week 14 against the Baltimore Ravens, Cook stepped up and turned in a big-time performance for the Steelers. In the process, Cook earned significant praise from head coach Mike Tomlin following the Steelers’ 28-15 win over the Dolphins.

“I definitely thought he was above the line, but it was also our job to assist him schematically.