One week after missing 14 tackles in the preseason opener on the road against the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Pittsburgh Steelers cleaned things up in the tackling department, turning in a strong performance in their lone home game of the preseason.
Though the Steelers lost 17-14 on a last-second field goal, the defense looked good throughout the night, tackling well in space, and putting the clamps on the Buccaneers’ offense.
Next up, the preseason finale on the road against the Carolina Panthers, where a number of players will continue to compete for a roster spot — either on the 53-man roster or the practice squad — with a chance to make one final impression.