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Tomlin says lines in line for changes

By WJBD Staff Dec 11, 2021 | 6:40 AM
UNDATED (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says more changes could be coming, after he benched some of his starters during Thursday’s 36-28 loss at Minnesota.
 
Prime areas of concern are the offensive and defensive lines. The offensive line allowed Ben Roethlisberger to be sacked four times, and the defense surrendered 242 yards rushing versus the Vikings.
 
In other NFL news:
 
— Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen will miss Sunday’s game against the Giants. Allen tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday and entered league protocols.
 
— Bills defensive tackle Star Lotulelei has been ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Buccaneers because of a toe injury. Backup tight end Tommy Sweeney won’t play Sunday due to a hip injury.
 
— Texans coach David Culley says quarterback Davis Mills will start for the rest of the season. Culley benched Tyrod Taylor for Mills in the third quarter of last weekend’s loss with the Colts trailing 21-0.
 
— The Browns have signed veteran punter Dustin Colquitt after placing regular Jamie Gillan on the COVID-19 reserve list. Colquitt was released by Atlanta earlier this week despite averaging a career-best 47.7 yards per punt in six games.
 
— Giants quarterback Daniel Jones will miss his second straight game with a neck injury. Backup Mike Glennon is expected to start for New York despite sustaining a concussion in his start last weekend against Miami.