The Steelers made several personnel tweaks on defense this Sunday, and one beat writer expects them to continue. While the unit still awaits reinforcements with several injured starters down, they are still piecing things together. HC Mike Tomlin admitted as much in his opening remarks following the game, so that’s not a secret or anything.
One of the biggest personnel changes the Steelers made was to incorporate ILB Cole Holcomb into the rotation, with Payton Wilson focusing more on passing downs. S Jabrill Peppers also played very significant snaps, rotating with Juan Thornhill and Chuck Clark.