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Steelers Rookie Kaleb Johnson Will Watch From the Bench After Kick-Returning Flub
Kaleb Johnson's kickoff error allowed the Seattle Seahawks to score 10 points, leading to his removal from kick-return duties as the Steelers seek more reliable special teams performance.
- Steelers rookie Kaleb Johnson will not return kickoffs in Week 3 after a costly mistake during the game against the Seattle Seahawks, according to Coach Mike Tomlin.
- Coach Tomlin noted Johnson has the opportunity to earn back his role over time, despite the demotion due to his error.
- Defensive players Alex Highsmith and Isaiahh Loudermilk have been ruled out for the upcoming game against the New England Patriots due to injuries.
- Injuries to Derrick Harmon, DeShon Elliott, and Joey Porter Jr. are creating uncertainties in the team's lineup, according to Tomlin.
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Former Hawkeye Kaleb Johnson will watch from the Steelers bench after kick-returning flub
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says Kaleb Johnson is off special teams in the "short term" following a pivotal mistake against the Seahawks when Johnson failed to chase after a live ball, leading directly to a Seattle touchdown.
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Steelers rookie Kaleb Johnson will watch from the bench after kick-returning flub
Kaleb Johnson's mistake in Pittsburgh's loss to Seattle has cost him his role as kick returner. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says Johnson is off special teams in the “short term” following a pivotal miscue against the Seahawks when Johnson failed to chase after a live ball, leading directly to a Seatt
·United States
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