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Jaylen Warren’s Broken Tackles Impress Mike Tomlin; His Fumbles Do Not

It was the first time out for a large chunk of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster in Saturday night’s win over the Seattle Seahawks, including rookie running back Jaylen Warren. A bowling ball in pads, Warren gained buzz and carried over that inside Acrisure Stadium. Unfortunately, he brought not only his break tackle ability but his fumbles. Speaking to the media following the game, Mike Tomlin made sure to note both.

“I didn’t like Jaylen putting the ball on the ground,” Tomlin said via the team’s YouTube channel. “I appreciate his tackle-breaking and contact balance but that standard of expectation is non-negotiable.