Steelers rookie DB Donte Kent made an early splash at training camp, but an injury now has him falling substantially behind. As a seventh-round pick, he always faced a tough path toward a roster spot. Now set to miss the first preseason game, and possibly more, he can only watch and wait.
Going back to June, the Steelers expressed clear enthusiasm for Kent and his potential to contribute.
“We expect him to contribute sooner than later,” GM Omar Khan said, which is atypical for a late-round pick.
Although Khan could have been referring to special teams, including Kent’s return ability, it still showed heightened expectations.