Mike Tomlin talked about turnovers, self-inflicted wounds and penalties being a factor in defeat. But it’s the preseason, which makes most of his concerns secondary to what was most encouraging for the Steelers.

They saw a couple of their recent third-round draft choices make the types of plays they envisioned when they selected them.

Receiver Roman Wilson, a third-round pick in 2024 who missed his entire rookie season with injury, had two catches for 72 yards in the first half, including a 42-yard reception that set up the Steelers’ first touchdown.

And rookie Kaleb Johnson, their third-round pick this year, took Tomlin’s pregame advice, ran more freely and instinctively and helped set up the Steelers’ second touchdown.

It didn’t matter, as the Steelers lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneer

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