Even as the first team units finally made their way onto the field in the team’s third preseason game, Saturday night against the Detroit Lions was still all about the depth and the players battling for roster spots for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
In the team’s 26-20 victory over the Lions, Steelers battling for a spot on the 53-man roster had moments to continue making cases for a roster spot, beginning partway through the first half when Steeler starters began to check out. Though 3-0 this postseason based largely on the play of those depth options, Steeler head coach Mike Tomlin is far from ready to consider his team’s depth solidified.