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Steelers' Mike Tomlin: Chase Claypool Had 'Misstep' Celebrating 1st Down vs. Vikings

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin described wide receiver Chase Claypool's celebration after a first down during the team's final drive against the Minnesota Vikings as a "misstep."

Claypool made a crucial first-down catch with just under 40 seconds remaining in Thursday's 36-28 loss to the Vikings, but his actions after the play cost the Steelers around 14 seconds before quarterback Ben Roethlisberger could spike the ball.

"That's built in our two-minute teaching. He had a misstep in that area and in other areas," Tomlin told reporters Tuesday. "... These guys don't come to you as finished products.