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Injured Steelers Tackle Broderick Jones Cleared to Practice, Eyeing Left Tackle Role
29 Jul
Summary
- Broderick Jones expected to return to practice after suffering soft tissue injury
- Jones transitioning to left tackle position after playing right tackle for first two seasons
- Head coach Mike Tomlin expects Jones to "play varsity ball" in crucial third season
The Pittsburgh Steelers have received a positive update on the injury front as left tackle Broderick Jones is expected to return to the field when the team resumes practice at Saint Vincent College. Jones suffered a soft tissue injury during the final day of the opening week of the Steelers' training camp, but he is now set to rejoin his teammates on Wednesday.
Jones is entering a crucial third season in the NFL, and he is transitioning to the left tackle position, which is where he played in college at Georgia. Head coach Mike Tomlin expressed high expectations for Jones, stating that he expects the young player to "play varsity ball" this year. Tomlin noted that Jones was a highly regarded left tackle prospect when he entered the league, and the coach believes he has gained valuable experience over the past two seasons playing right tackle.
The Steelers were forced to take their practice indoors on Tuesday due to inclement weather, but they are expected to be back on the field at Saint Vincent College on Wednesday, where they will participate in their first padded practice of the season.
