Here are some of rookie RB Kaleb Johnson's best runs from the Steelers preseason Week 2 game against the Buccaneers.

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Miles Killebrew (28) and defensive back Kyler McMichael (37) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

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.

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

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin revealed after Saturday night’s 17-14 preseason loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers […] This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Steelers Lose Three to Injury vs.

Early mistakes proved costly as the Steelers lost to the Buccaneers 17-14 Saturday night. Pittsburgh threw two first half interceptions, the first of which came in the first half when Mason Rudolph missed to a downfield pass to Roman Wilson.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers need a strong pass rush in 2025, and to do that, second-year Chris Braswell will have to show out. Braswell was drafted by the Buccaneers in the second round of the 2024 draft,