Steelers coach Mike Tomin isn’t too high on his punt returner Gunner Olszewski.
Olszewski fumbled against the New England Patriots, one that contributed to the Steelers losing.
He had another fumble on Sunday in a loss against the New York Jets, one the Steelers were able to recover.
“You can’t put two balls on the ground in four games and feel good about it, two is a pattern in the National Football League,” said Tomlin during his weekly press conference Tuesday.
We got some work there this week and some decisions to make,” said Tomlin.
Tomlin added that Olszewski has a lot of work ahead of him if he wants to prove to regain the team’s trust.
“We look at some other options as well,” said Tomlin.
Those over options likely include Steven Sims, who is currently on the 53-man roster.
He did well in the preseason and will probably get a good look this week.
Another name, is rookie receiver and fourth-round draft pick Calvin Austin III, who’s been on injured reserve since the preseason with a foot injury.
Tomlin said that Austin could return to practice this week, starting that 21-day period when the team can re-activate him to the active roster.
The Patriots let Olszewski test free agency this past offseason, in part due to three fumbles in 2021.