The Steelers enter the Week 3 matchup with a 1-1 record, boasting a win against the Jets and falling short against the Seahawks. Mike Tomlin took his signature calm but guarded style into the press conference, balancing hope and candor regarding his team’s health. He delivered important news regarding Pittsburgh’s battered defense leading up to the Patriots game, suggesting difficult decisions are on the way, including whether a highly publicized rookie defensive lineman will make his season debut at last.

Defensive lineman Derrick Harmon , sidelined since injuring his knee in the preseason finale against the Carolina Panthers , sounded eager to get back to work. Harmon said, ”If my number’s called, I’m ready to go.” His comments marked the first time the promising rooki

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