Ben Roethlisberger leads the new-look Steelers offense into Buffalo today for a season-opening clash with the Super Bowl-contending Buffalo Bills.
The Steelers will have four rookie starters making their NFL regular season debuts, including top draft pick running back Najee Harris, along with the team’s second, third, and fourth round picks – tight end Pat Freiermuth, center Kendrick Green, and left tackle Dan Moore, Jr. They will be operating under a brand new offensive coordinator, too, in Matt Canada. The refurbished offensive line is being led by newly promoted coach Adrian Klemm.
On defense, the Steelers feature three All-Pros: linebacker TJ Watt, who signed a record contract extension this week; defensive end Cam Heyward; and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. The replacement for departed linebacker Bud Dupree, Alex Highsmith, was removed from the injury list yesterday and will be full-go this afternoon.
The pregame airs at noon on WDAD, with kickoff scheduled shortly after 1 PM.
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