Steelers HC Mike Tomlin reveals which CB will cover Buccaneers' Mike Evans in practice
Reporters had the opportunity to catch up with Tomlin before the joint practice in Pittsburgh, and when asked which cornerback of the elite Steelers trio would match up against the Buccaneers superstar, Tomlin laughed off that there was really no debate: Jalen Ramsey would get the opportunity.
"There's not a whole lot of conversations. Jalen's going to get it," Tomlin said on Thursday, via ESPN's Brooke Pryor. "Some people may hate it, and I love that competitive spirit in the collective, but I think it's already been decided."
Evans got the better of Ramsey the last time the two faced off on January 23, 2022 — during the NFC Divisional playoffs. While the Rams would advance with a win over Tampa Bay, Evans caught eight passes for 119 yards and one touchdown.
It's safe to say Ramsey's looking to even the score with some matchup wins throughout joint practice, which will be covered extensively here at Steelers Wire — as will the Steelers' preseason Week 2 matchup against the Buccaneers taking place on Saturday, August 16, at 7:00 PM EST.
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