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

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.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers moved to 2-0 on the preseason with a 17-14 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night. Teddy Bridgewater made his first appearance and threw a pair of touchdown passes after signing a deal with the Buccaneers at the beginning of August.

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.

Teddy Bridgewater throws two first-quarter touchdowns, leading the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 17-14 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in a preseason game.

Tennessee safety Will Brooks attended the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ rookie minicamp on a tryout basis in May. Three months later, the former Vestavia Hills High School standout has joined the NFL team.

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,