Pittsburgh’s 17-14 loss to Tampa Bay was a grindstone for evaluation. Roman Wilson flashed again, hauling in a couple of big catches and showing he could grab a meaningful role as Calvin Austin III battles injuries. Lew Nichols continued to pop as a potential No. 3 back, while Sebastian Castro stood out on defense with active play and six tackles. James Pierre struggled, underscoring how thin the Steelers’ corner depth might be without their assumed starters. Mason Rudolph’s outing tightened the QB conversation with Skylar Thompson, and Cameron Heyward’s absence opened a door for Derrick Harmon to flash in pass rush and run defense, including his first career sack. The safeties’ steadiness and the overall emphasis on evaluation rather than final results painted a clear picture: the Steelers are sorting roles ahead of the season, with a few young players staking claims and others needing to show more consistency.