Auman notes that Tampa Bay's decision to release safety Marcus Banks and to place fellow safety J.J. Robert son injured reserve could open the door for Sanders, who will now be competing with Kaevon Merriweather and Rashad Wisdom for the fourth and final safety slot on the roster.

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers lost their second preseason game to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17-14 in a sloppy affair. However, while the team sat most of their starters, the Steelers did put some of their rookies, such as Derrick Harmon and Kaleb Johnson on the field for a second look.

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The Bucs' offense hit a lull after the first quarter, while the Steelers put up 17. Connor Bazelak took over at quarterback in the third quarter and finished completing 14 of 18 attempts for 106 yards. In the final three seconds of the game, Chase McLaughlin drilled a 43-yard field goal to give the Bucs a 17-14 victory on the road.

Dec 29, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) celebrates after catching a pass for a two point conversion against the Carolina Panthers in the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images / Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Following the Steelers' 14-17 preseason loss to the Buccaneers, HC Mike Tomlin revealed the two rookies who impressed him most.

The Bucs had hoped they would get to use their versatile UDFA safety but injury cut his season short before it even began.

On Saturday evening the Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicked off their second preseason game of the 2025 campaign in Pittsburgh, where they faced off against the Steeler