The Pittsburgh Steelers’ rookie class has gotten plenty of hype this preseason, especially on the defensive side of the ball. But the question remains: will those guys get a chance to play significant snaps, especially early in the season?
Speaking to reporters today, defensive coordinator Teryl Austin was asked if rookie CB Joey Porter Jr. and rookie NT Keeanu Benton have gotten enough reps this summer.
‘I don’t know if they’ve gotten enough reps, but they’ve gotten enough reps where they’re ready to play and contribute and we’ll see how it all plays out as the season goes on.