Following the Steelers' 14-17 preseason loss to the Buccaneers, HC Mike Tomlin revealed the two rookies who impressed him most.

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin revealed after Saturday night’s 17-14 preseason loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that three Steelers players left with injuries.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/steelers as Steelers Fall to Buccaneers Despite Two Key Names Shining . PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers continued their preseason schedule, losing to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17-14 at Acrisure Stadium.

Early mistakes proved costly as the Steelers lost to the Buccaneers 17-14 Saturday night. Pittsburgh threw two first half interceptions, the first of which came in the first half when Mason Rudolph missed to a downfield pass to Roman Wilson.

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Miles Killebrew (28) and defensive back Kyler McMichael (37) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Few Pittsburgh Steelers players needed a bounce-back performance more than Kaleb Johnson, and the rookie running back delivered on Saturday night. In his profe

In the Steelers’ preseason Week 2 matchup, rookie DL Derrick Harmon ran through Buccaneers LG Ben Scott for his first sack in Pittsburgh.

Teddy Bridgewater throws two first-quarter touchdowns, leading the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 17-14 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in a preseason game.