Through three games, the Steelers are one of six defenses to allow 200-plus yards to tight ends, indicating a problem. They are also one of three teams to allow three touchdowns to tight ends, with Hunter Henry netting two recently. But DC Teryl Austin isn’t worried about it—he things they have it figured out.
Asked on Thursday about the Steelers allowing tight ends to find space and make plays, Austin said he doesn’t believe the defense is doing anything wrong in terms of identification. “We always recognize the tight end and the chips”, he said, via transcript from the team’s media department.