Jack Markowski· Oct 10, 2026
Markowski says rookie corner Daylen Everette will step in as a starter on the boundary for the Steelers while Jamel Dean is hurt, and that undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels will be Tampa Bay's starting quarterback against Pittsburgh in Week 6 with Baker Mayfield sidelined.
“Everette is slated to start on the boundary opposite Asante Samuel Jr. for the time being.”
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Jalon Daniels · 2026 season8 calls from 7 pundits between 1 and 3. Jack Markowski said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
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Daylen Everette to be 1st on the depth chart
“As Jamel Dean deals with an ankle injury that will likely keep him out for several games, Everette is slated to start on the boundary opposite Asante Samuel Jr. for the time being.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jalon Daniels to be 1st on the depth chart
“As a result, Daniels will be QB1 for the 0-4 Bucs vs. Pittsburgh.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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