The New England Patriots will be opening their season at home in Week 1 vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers, but they won’t likely have a full roster of players when they host their AFC rivals from Pennsylvania.
Saturday it was announced the NFL has suspended tight end Lance Kendricks one game for violating the league’s substance abuse policy. While this is only a one-game suspension, it certainly is big for the Steelers.
Historically, the Steelers have struggled to cover tight ends when playing Tom Brady and company, and if they plan to exploit the Steelers’ defense in 2019, it won’t be with an household name.