Following practice on Tuesday, HC Mike Tomlin addressed the condition of Steelers dealing with injuries — telling reporters that the "big news" was Howard suffered a hand injury, which he speculates resulted from a center-quarterback exchange mishap.

The Pittsburgh Steelers went 10-7 last year and earned a postseason berth. The Steelers lost their final four games of the year behind Russell Wilson under center, who started the final 11 games of the regular season,

Some of the new faces on that defense include rookies, and while most of the attention has gone to second-round pick Derrick Harmon, fifth-round pick Yahya Black is starting to draw serious praise.