Overview

• Head coach Mike Tomlin said he is open to using Jabrill Peppers on defense in Week 3 after limiting him to special teams in his Steelers debut.
• Defensive coordinator Teryl Austin praised Peppers’ physicality, communication and football IQ, indicating the staff will find him a role this week.
• Peppers logged zero defensive snaps and seven special teams snaps in the Week 2 loss to Seattle.
• Pittsburgh’s defense has struggled through two games, ranking 29th in both points and yards allowed, with starting safety DeShon Elliott sidelined by an MCL sprain and Chuck Clark filling in.
• Peppers was released by the Patriots weeks ago, chose Pittsburgh over other suitors, and said facing New England will carry a little extra meaning for him.