It'll be "next men up" more than "next man up" without inside linebacker Devin Bush on Sunday in Nashville, but the Steelers still intend to remain in character.
Head coach Mike Tomlin said this week he doubted second-year pro Robert Spillane would play all the defensive snaps against the Titans. But the initial options beyond Spillane don't include altering Terrell Edmunds' role as the strong safety to help fill Bush's position.
"Right now we have who we want in there and we feel pretty good about what we have in here," defensive coordinator Keith Butler said following practice today. "We don't want to make a bunch of changes unless we have to. We want the guys to play the position they normally play.
"And (Edmunds) has done a good job playing the safety position so there's nothing that we want to do to move him."
Spillane replaced Bush late in the second quarter last Sunday against the Browns.
That included Spillane wearing the green dot on his helmet as the defensive signal-caller.
When he's not in the game that's a role that will also have to be shared.
But even when Spillane is playing communication on defense will be somewhat of a group effort.
"(Free safety) Minkah (Fitzpatrick) has done a good job of it, has done a good job during training camp, or what little training camp we had," Butler said. "He knows the defense well, so I don't think we'll have a problem in terms of getting everybody set to the right direction."
Inside linebacker Vince Williams, likewise, will remain one of the Steelers' critical communication links on defense.
"Vince has always helped whoever was out there making the calls," Butler said. "Devin was making the calls, we wanted him to make the calls because he was never coming off the field at the time. So he made all the calls for us, although Vince helped him and made sure that we got in the right defenses and the calls were right and all that stuff.
The Steelers prepare for the Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Robert Spillane (41) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (9) and Pittsburgh Steelers punter Dustin Colquitt (4) practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Samuels (38) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Tyson Alualu (94) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
A general view during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Sean Davis (21) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers guard David DeCastro (66) and Pittsburgh Steelers guard Stefen Wisniewski (61) practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Henry Mondeaux (99), Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Tyson Alualu (94) and Pittsburgh Steelers nose tackle Chris Wormley (95) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Sean Davis (21) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Devlin Hodges (6) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers guard David DeCastro (66) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Marcus Allen (27) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden (23) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Antoine Brooks Jr. (25) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Sean Davis (21) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Vince Williams (98) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Vince Williams (98) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington (13) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden (23) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden (23) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Samuels (38) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Trey Edmunds (33) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Anthony McFarland Jr. (26) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Samuels (38) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Wendell Smallwood (29) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Carlos Davis (73) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (30) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Wendell Smallwood (29) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. (24) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Samuels (38) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Wendell Smallwood (29) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. (24) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Samuels (38) and Pittsburgh Steelers running back Wendell Smallwood (29) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Wendell Smallwood (29) and Pittsburgh Steelers running back Anthony McFarland Jr. (26) practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers nose tackle Chris Wormley (95) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers nose tackle Chris Wormley (95) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Calvin Taylor (67) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Marcus Allen (27) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Vince Williams (98) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Tyson Alualu (94) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ulysees Gilbert III (54) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ulysees Gilbert III (54) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Robert Spillane (41) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The Pittsburgh Steelers practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (30) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald (89) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald (89) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The Pittsburgh Steelers practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (9) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers guard David DeCastro (66) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (9) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Joshua Dobbs (5) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Devlin Hodges (6) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers punter Dustin Colquitt (4) and Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (9) practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The Pittsburgh Steelers practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Zach Gentry (81) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers long snapper Kameron Canaday (57) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Stephon Tuitt (91) and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Tyson Alualu (94) practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Zach Gentry (81) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington (13) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud (14) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud (14) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Cody White (15) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Deon Cain (17) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud (14) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Amara Darboh (82) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron (85) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington (13) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Kevin Rader (87) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Zach Gentry (81) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud (14) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald (89) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington (13) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Zach Gentry (81) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The Pittsburgh Steelers practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (30) and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
"He'll continue to do that with whoever's in there, whoever he's playing with, when he's in there."
Tomlin has mentioned second-year inside linebacker Ulysees Gilbert and second-year pro Marcus Allen, who began a conversion from safety to linebacker in training camp, as "among" those who would be "called to step up."
Spillane will be the "primary man" replacing Bush, Tomlin has said.
"I think our guys are ready to do this," Butler said. "We wouldn't ask them to do it if we didn't think they were ready to do it, so I'm pretty sure we'll be OK.
"They might try to do some things to soak us up a little bit but that's part of football, you gotta be able to adjust."
