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Wide Receiver Depth Making For Difficult Cuts, Tomlin Admits

All summer, we’ve talked about how the Pittsburgh Steelers might carry seven defensive lineman, still the most likely course exiting the preseason. They’d be tempted to do the same at wide receiver. D-line and receiver are the Steelers deepest two positions and the latter group stepped up again in Sunday’s win over the Detroit Lions. In particular, Miles Boykin and Steven Sims looked strong and speaking to reporters after the game, Mike Tomlin admitted the team has tough choices to make there.

“I feel good about the group,” he said via the team’s YouTube channel. “I just appreciate the competitive spirit that all the guys gave us.