Overview

• Pittsburgh defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 31-25 in its preseason debut without playing any starters
• Coach Mike Tomlin reported only a minor soft tissue issue for linebacker Cam McCutcheon
• Quarterback Mason Rudolph praised offensive coordinator Arthur Smith’s aggressive playcalling over the middle
• Tomlin’s postgame press conference ended abruptly after no media members asked questions
• Rookie running back Kaleb Johnson averaged just 2.5 yards per carry and had a critical drop, renewing scrutiny of Najee Harris’s offseason departure