Nick Eason - and not former first-round pick Ziggy Hood - will start at right defensive end when the Steelers take on the Dolphins in Miami this Sunday. Eason will replace starter Brett Keisel, who is on the mend with a pulled hamstring. It's surprising to see Mike Tomlin roll with the 30-year-old journeyman over the promising youngster, but Hood will likely see plenty of snaps regardless, as the Steelers will utilize a rotation on the defensive front to keep Eason, Aaron Smith, and nose tackle Casey Hampton, as fresh as possible.
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