PITTSBURGH STEELERS’ HEAD COACH MIKE TOMLIN CONFIRMS MIKE WILLIAMS AND PRESTON SMITH TO MAKE IMMEDIATE IMPACT
Pittsburgh, PA – Steelers’ head coach Mike Tomlin announced that wide receiver Mike Williams and outside linebacker Preston Smith are poised to make significant contributions to the team.
TOMLIN’S STATEMENT
“Mike and Preston bring valuable experience and skillsets,” Tomlin said. “They’ll bolster our offense and defense.”
MIKE WILLIAMS’ ROLE
– Expected to start alongside Diontae Johnson
– Provides red-zone threat
– Adds depth to Steelers’ receiving corps
PRESTON SMITH’S IMPACT
– Slated to start at outside linebacker
– Brings pass-rushing expertise
– Enhances Steelers’ defensive flexibility
WILLIAMS’ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
– 2017 NFL receiving yards leader (1,393)
– 2 Pro Bowl appearances
– 27 career touchdowns
SMITH’S CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
– 2015 NFL sacks leader (12)
– 2 Pro Bowl appearances
– 57.5 career sacks
STEELERS’ OFFSEASON MOVES
– Signed Mike Williams to 3-year, $36 million deal
– Signed Preston Smith to 4-year, $60 million deal
FAN REACTION
Social media reacted:
“Williams and Smith are game-changers!” – @SteelersNation
“Tomlin’s got the right pieces now!” – @PittsburghSports
NEXT MATCHUP PREVIEW
– Week 7: Pittsburgh Steelers @ Cincinnati Bengals
– 1:00 PM EST kickoff
– Paycor Stadium
INJURY UPDATE
– Wide receiver Diontae Johnson (hamstring) questionable
– Linebacker T.J. Watt (groin) probable
ODDS SHIFT
– Steelers now -3.5 favorites vs. Bengals
– Over/under: 48 points
STAY TUNED
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Sources:
– Mike Tomlin’s Press Conference
– Pittsburgh Steelers Official Website
– ESPN
– NFL Network
