Pittsburgh reshuffles six jersey numbers ahead of the regular season, led by Yahya Black moving to No. 94. Esezi Otomewo becomes 93, Andrus Peat 71, Max Hurleman 84, D'Shawn Jamison 38, and Trey Sermon 37. No. 94 last belonged to Dean Lowry, who is out with a knee injury. Black wore 94 at Iowa, and preseason buzz could push him into action as Week 1 vs. the Jets looms.

The change signals a fresh Steelers DL rotation and potential fantasy upside for Black if his momentum carries over. Sermon and Hurleman add backfield and committee depth, while Otomewo and Jamison provide versatile line-coverage options. The Jets opener on Sept. 7 will reveal how these moves translate to real game snaps.

For fantasy players, tracking snap counts and usage in that opener will be critical. If Black commands early-down reps and pressures the quarterback, a notable surge in tackle and sack opportunities could follow, especially with Lowry sidelined.

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The Steelers closed the preseason with a 19-10 win over the Panthers, highlighting a handful of standouts who could shape the final 53-man roster. Skylar Thompson connected efficiently (11-for-13, 152 yards, 1 TD) in a performance that teased quarterback depth for Pittsburgh. Lance McCutcheon flashed as a reliable target with 52 yards and a TD, while Scotty Miller partnered with Thompson for an explosive 82-yard outing that included a 53-yard bomb to set up a late-first-half field goal. On the ground, Trey Sermon added 53 yards from scrimmage on seven touches, showing poise and burst. James Pierre came up with an end-zone interception that underscored the secondary’s potential, and Yahya Black capped the night with two sacks, including a strip-sack. These performances could influence which veterans stay and which youngsters seize the opening-week roles, especially in the QB and WR rooms, and in the defensive front.

Tampa Bay squeezed out a 17-14 win at Acrisure Stadium behind a sharp showing from Bridgewater and a splash of early offense from TB’s youngsters. Bridgewater completed 6 of 11 passes for 85 yards with two touchdowns and two big-time throws, posting a sparkling 93.2 PFF passing grade on first look. Bucky Irving caught a 15-yard TD on one of his two targets, Emeka Egbuka added a five-yard score, and Jalen McMillan secured an 18-yard grab before leaving with a concussion protocol evaluation. TB’s attack was capped by a late 42-yard field goal from Chase McLaughlin after a Logan Woodside interception was returned by Antonio Grier, sealing the comeback. Pittsburgh’s defense bent at times but the Steelers’ backs piled up after contact, 90 of their 132 rushing yards coming after contact, while the line struggled in the run game. PFF’s grading and snap counts are coming, but the data already shout depth for TB at receiver and backfield, plus a potential QB2 spotlight in Bridgewater if this form sticks.