PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers lost a tight end as they closed the opening week of training camp, with undrafted rookie DJ Thomas-Jones leaving early with an ankle/foot injury. Thomas-Jones left late in the opening team period, going to with what looked like a left ankle injury.
D.J. Thomas Jones was carted off the field at Steelers training camp. One of the Steelers’ top undrafted free agents might be lost for the season. Per a report from PennLive’s Nick Farabaugh, Steelers rookie tight end D.J.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are known for being extremely strategic when it comes to the NFL Draft each year. The organization won't always go after a position that is needed when it is on the clock, but rather, select the best player available.
D.J. Thomas-Jones is a 53-man roster sleeper candidate. After the Steelers’ trade for Jonnu Smith, it’s beyond clear that the team’s tight end group will be a significant factor in the Pittsburgh offense.