On a night of unanticipated haymakers it might have been the backbreaker, if not the knockout punch.
Third-and-2 from the Cleveland 28-yard line, with 14:24 left in the fourth quarter and the Steelers having closed from 28-0 down to within 35-23 last Jan. 10 in the AFC Playoffs at Heinz Field.
The Browns huddle with three tight ends, a running back and a wide receiver populating the skill positions, so the Steelers keep their base defense on the field.
But before the ball is snapped running back Kareem Hunt empties a spread formation and motions out to the right sideline.
That leaves Steelers linebacker Robert Spillane lined up opposite wide receiver Jarvis Landry in the slot.
Landry breaks inside 2 yards into his route and then almost immediately reverses field and heads outside and away from Spillane along the 30.
After catching a short pass from quarterback Baker Mayfield, Landry gets to the boundary, turns up field and eventually runs out of bounds after a 17-yard gain to the 45.
Three plays later the Browns find the end zone again and the rout is back on in what eventually becomes a 48-37, season-ending loss for the Steelers.
Spillane assessed the play as one he's capable of making but didn't in that instance after re-signing with the Steelers this offseason.
The player Spillane was replacing in the Steelers' lineup back in January, Devin Bush, was adamant it's one he can and will make when called upon when the subject came up on Zoom following today's OTA.
The question: Devin, when you're as healthy as you want to be and playing as well as you want to play can you cover Jarvis Landry in the slot?"
Bush's answer: "Yes, 100 percent."
Bush still has some ground to cover before he'll get such a chance again after having his season ended when he suffered a knee injury last Oct. 18 against Cleveland.
But he characterized himself as about "80, 90 percent" in his ongoing rehabilitation in advance of Mandatory Veteran Minicamp next week.
"I'll be ready once (training camp) camp rolls around," Bush added.
It's been a grueling road back at times.
Bush was noticeable last week during OTAs repeatedly dragging a 50-pound weight for 80 yards at a time up and down a sideline as his teammates practiced.
That was a process that had begun with no weight attached as resistance.
This week Bush has been "getting on the grass.
The Steelers participate in day 8 of the 2021 Organized Team Activities at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Lamont Wade (24) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Dax Raymond (49) and Pittsburgh Steelers safety Lamont Wade (24) participate in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Trey Edmunds (33) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Brandon Walton (62) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Anthony Johnson (83) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Dax Raymond (49) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Dax Raymond (49) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) and Pittsburgh Steelers fullback Derek Watt (44) participate in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Kevin Rader (87) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Anthony McFarland Jr. (26) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) and Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback Coach Mike Sullivan participate in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Chukwuma Okorafor (76) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. (24) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Anthony McFarland Jr. (26) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Anthony Johnson (83) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) participate in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Dax Raymond (49) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Anthony Johnson (83) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Brandon Walton (62) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Kevin Dotson (69) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Arthur Maulet (35) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Terrell Edmunds (34) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins (3) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins (3) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Joshua Dobbs (5) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Joshua Dobbs (5) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Quincy Roche (48) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Zach Gentry (81) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kalen Ballage (29) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington (13) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cassius Marsh (49) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Dan Moore Jr. (65) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Joshua Dobbs (5) and Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Anthony Coyle (68) participate in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Anthony Coyle (68) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Kevin Rader (87) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Kevin Dotson (69) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins (3) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Anthony Johnson (83) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Anthony Johnson (83) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Anthony McFarland Jr. (26) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Brandon Walton (62) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins (3) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Joshua Dobbs (5) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers Offensive Coordinator Matt Canada and Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) participate in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Buddy Johnson (51) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) and Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback DeMarkus Acy (30) participate in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Anthony Johnson (83), Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Shakur Brown (29), and Pittsburgh Steelers safety Lamont Wade (24) participate in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers nose tackle Chris Wormley (95) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Robert Spillane (41) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cassius Marsh (49) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Tre Norwood (21) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jarvis Miller (45), Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Marcus Allen (27) and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ulysees Gilbert III (54) participate in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Anthony Johnson (83), Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Shakur Brown (29), and Pittsburgh Steelers safety Lamont Wade (24) participate in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Tre Norwood (21) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Marcus Allen (27) and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Buddy Johnson (51) participate in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jamir Jones (44) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Carlos Davis (73) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ulysees Gilbert III (54) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Abdullah Anderson (65) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cassius Marsh (49) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Abdullah Anderson (65) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jamir Jones (44) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cassius Marsh (49) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cassius Marsh (49) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Carlos Davis (73) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Henry Mondeaux (99) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end T.J. Carter (61) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cassius Marsh (49) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Quincy Roche (48) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers nose tackle Chris Wormley (95) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Henry Mondeaux (99) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cassius Marsh (49) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers nose tackle Tyson Alualu (94) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jamir Jones (44) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Abdullah Anderson (65) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Abdullah Anderson (65) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Isaiahh Loudermilk (92) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers nose tackle Tyson Alualu (94) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback DeMarkus Acy (30) and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back James Pierre (42) participate in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Shakur Brown (29) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cassius Marsh (49) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Justin Layne (31) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Henry Mondeaux (99) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Tre Norwood (21) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Lamont Wade (24) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Marcus Allen (27) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Marcus Allen (27) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Terrell Edmunds (34) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Terrell Edmunds (34) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Isaiahh Loudermilk (92) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cassius Marsh (49) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Tre Norwood (21) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Shakur Brown (29) and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Tre Norwood (21) participate in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The Pittsburgh Steelers participate in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Arthur Maulet (35) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) and Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) participate in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) and Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) participate in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) and Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) participate in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Stephen Denmark (38) and Pittsburgh Steelers safety Donovan Stiner (26) participate in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
"I'm doing a lot of 'Indy' (individual work), a lot of just getting out there and doing reactive things," he said. "They hold me out of competition (periods) just because it's not needed right now. But I'm out there, just going through my progressions, going through my motions, going through my movements, my calls, just getting back to football again."
There will be a 17-game regular-season schedule awaiting Bush when he returns for his third campaign with the Steelers.
He intends to make the very most of it when the time arrives.
"It's another week of preparation, a lot of stress on your body when you play those games but I'm ready for it," Bush maintained. "It's definitely something I'm going to have to adjust to, especially coming off the injury.
"But I'm looking forward to playing 100 percent of the (defensive) snaps."
