Pittsburgh’s approach to the preseason remains unchanged: rest the bulk of the starters for a second straight week against Tampa Bay, with Nick Herbig the lone edge defender who could see action. The explicit list of DNPs includes Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf, Jonnu Smith, Pat Freiermuth, Isaac Seumalo, Jaylen Warren, Joey Porter Jr., Darius Slay, Jalen Ramsey, DeShon Elliott, Cam Heyward, T.J. Watt, and Chris Boswell, underscoring a heavy emphasis on health and competition for depth roles. The plan signals a steady push to evaluate a crowded roster of newcomers and youth across both sides of the ball. Tomlin’s stance on preseason workload is not new, but the breadth of rest this year suggests a concerted effort to shield veterans while giving the youngsters real reps in meaningful situations.