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Steelers HC Mike Tomlin discussed T.J. Watt’s current status and what this week could mean for his potential availability.
In the last few minutes of his press conference on Tuesday, WTAE’s Ashley Liotus asked Steelers coach Mike Tomlin if he felt like he was on the hot seat heading into last week’s game against the Baltimore Ravens.
As Pittsburgh Steelers wideout DK Metcalf heads into his suspension appeal Tuesday, he knows he has the support of his head coach. While Mike Tomlin said he could not condone Metcalf's actions, the head coach said he supported his star wide receiver.
Steelers head coach, Mike Tomlin, said during his weekly news conference that wide receiver DK Metcalf is appealing his suspension.
"He did explain to me why he did what he did, and I certainly don't condone the behavior, but I support DK. And I really don't have a lot to add other than what I just told you," Tomlin told reporters at his midweek press conference.
Pittsburgh Steelers' Mike Tomlin reacted to D.K. Metcalf engaging in an altercation with a Detroit Lions fan in Week 16.
When the Steelers improved to 9-6 after an equal parts thrilling and bizarre 29-24 victory over the Lions, they assured themselves of an NFL record 22nd straight season at .500 or better, breaking the mark of 21 they shared with the Dallas Cowboys, who pulled off the feat from 1965-85.
On Tuesday, with the Steelers set to reflect on Sunday's happenings, head coach Mike Tomlin spoke on the Metcalf-Lions fan situation at his scheduled press conference. Tomlin said that Metcalf explained why he reacted the way he did and that while he doesn't "condone" Metcalf's response, he still supports his player in this moment.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin delivered a message to wide receiver Roman Wilson with DK Metcalf receiving a suspension.
The Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker returned to practice on Wednesday, two weeks after he had surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung following a dry needle treatment. Watt was a limited participant on Wednesday.