Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for a blockbuster matchup against Micah Parsons and the Green Bay Packers. Aaron Rodgers will face his former team in what will undoubtedly be a very special game for the veteran quarterback.
The Steelers have a 4-2 record, and in addition to the poor performances by their defense, one of their weakest points is the depth at the wide receiver position. Aside from DK Metcalf, no one has been able to become a key weapon for Rodgers.
Because of this, offensive coordinator Arthur Smith has had to rely on his tight end group, led by Jonnu Smith, Pat Freiermuth, and Darnell Washington. However, there could finally be some good news for the Steelers regarding Calvin Austin III.
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Calvin Austin III is the Steelers’ No. 2 wide receiver, but a few weeks ago, during the game against the Vikings in Dublin, he suffered a shoulder injury. Now, Mike Tomlin has confirmed that the player could finally be back to face the Packers.
“Calvin Austin is scheduled to work this week. We’ll let his participation and the quality of that participation be our guide in terms of his availability. As we stand here today, we’re optimistic and I know certainly he’s optimistic about his ability to be included.”