), Nigerian American author whose science fiction and fantasy novels, short stories, and comics for both children and adults express her concepts of Africanfuturism and Africanjujuism. 25 million with $9. Okorafor didn't get the nod because of some unknown immature actions. Chuks and Dan have played a lot of football for us. Round 3. I understood where he was coming from. Wide receivers George Pickens and Diontae Johnson have both publicly expressed their frustrations — be it verbally or with their body language or both — and on Sunday afternoon running back Najee Harris said he was simply “tired of. At the moment, the Steelers have Dan Moore Jr. LT Chuks Okorafor - STAY. 0”Chuks Okorafor. 2), and Diontae Johnson (69. Neither player played exceptionally. PFF score: 61. Notable stats: Okorafor had three penalties. I had a good talk with him," Johnson said. Pittsburgh spent $72 million last off-season signing free agents Mason Cole and James Daniels and re-signing right tackle Chuks Okorafor. 8 grade for the first eight weeks yet finished. Instead, Chuks Okorafor stepped up and did a nice job handling his. Okorafor actually hits the linebacker up high, with his left arm making contact with Walker in the head and neck area. For a decent cost I think people with NFL specific media credentials and former players can get PFF Ultimate which has all the angles not just the 2 given by NFL+ and has a searchable function so you literally search "Pickett deep pass right" and it. Okorafor has $4 million roster bonuses in 2023 and 2024 due on the 5th day of those league years. Chuks Okorafor: 5: 1: 1: N/A: N/A: N/A: Penalty info is a little less exciting. Chukwuma Okorafor (born August 8, 1997) is a Nigerian professional American football offensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). Chuks Okorafor benched by Mike Tomlin after questioning Steelers coaches during Week 8 loss to Jaguars. Subscribe today to get full access Pick No. “According to PFF, Isaac Seumalo walks in and becomes the Steelers best offensive lineman Dan Moore Jr- 62. Neither player played exceptionally. Chucks' clients benefit from his sole focus: achieving the highest values of their homes while providing a discreet and bespoke real estate experience. Round 3. The. Of the 21 tackles that played 80% of their team’s snaps this year, Moore was ranked 17th by Pro Football Focus and Okorafor was 19th. 7 and run blocking, which was the team high. Okorafor has been the Steelers starting right tackle for the past two seasons. Round 3. The. We would learn that it wasn't due to injury, but rather something that starting RT Chuks Okorafor said after the teams' loss vs. The offensive line was much more of a con . Pickett threw for just 106 yards in Sunday’s 13-10 loss to Cleveland, including three straight incompletions on the Steelers’ penultimate possession with the score tied. Reports Reveal What Chuks Okorafor Said Before Benching | Noah Strackbein, All Steelers. Chukwuma Okorafor. RT Chuks Okorafor left in the fourth quarter and will likely be going into the concussion protocol. He is due $8. In fact, expect Okorafor to be as firmly entrenched as any other starter on the offensive line. Moore has also been working on the right side, which should cause some concern if you are Chuks Okorafor. Spencer Schultz, Senior Staff Writer 2/14/2023 4:08:14 PM. But it sparked the rushing attack, blowing the Titans. Based on the way the Steelers used. After the Titans game, Okorafor told reporters he was benched because he "acted out" at the end of the loss to the Jaguars, and Tomlin said Tuesday that Okorafor's actions were a "significant. Three-year veteran Chuks Okorafor is expected to take over at left tackle for the Steelers. The 26-year. Draft Team Arizona Cardinals. The Steelers spent $72 million last offseason signing free agents Mason Cole and James Daniels and re-signing Okorafor. and Chuks Okorafor at the top of the pecking order of the left tackle and right tackle positions, respectively. Offensive tackles Dan Moore, Broderick Jones and Chuks Okorafor are among the 10 worst beaten percentages. 0 standard. More 2023 NFL draft Financial terms for. Chukwuma “Chuks” Okorafor has been the Pittsburgh Steelers’ starter at right tackle for 50 of their past 51 games. — SteelerNation (@SteeIerNation) November 2, 2023. 0 by Chuks Okorafor. Only three interior linemen that played 200 or more snaps had a. 25 million with $20. No one knows what Okorafor said, but he pointed to ‘acting out’ as the reason for his benching. More. Pittsburgh could address any one or all three positions in the offseason, whether via free agency. Chuks Okorafor benched by Mike Tomlin after questioning Steelers coaches during Week 8 loss to Jaguars "After the Steelers rushed for 70 yards on 18 carries — certainly not one of the meager. Share this article 702 shares share tweet text. Okorafor said he's using the same "day-to-day" mentality to earn the team's trust back and to, hopefully, fight his way back into the starting lineup. 6 overall offensive score. 8 (535 snaps) C Mason Cole: 64. 6, Kendrick Green: 29. Dan Moore Jr. 2 run blocking score while Chuks Okorafor came in bottom of the offense with a 30. Meanwhile, additions such as James Daniels, Mason Cole, and 2023 signing Isaac. By. Chuks Okorafor lost the starting job at right tackle because he “acted out” during the Oct. Last season, Okorafor played 1,078 snaps and had 11 penalties. To throw in Chuks Okorafor’s numbers just for reference sake, he played 1,035. The Pittsburgh Steelers 2021 NFL season has come to a close. 6) Height 6' 5". Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania for Pittsburgh Steelers 2023 Training Camp on Wednesday, July 26. PFF ranked him as the 10th best guard in the NFL last season,. 2 Kevin Dotson- 65. 3M. Moore allowed seven sacks, 39 quarterback pressures, 10 hits, and 22 hurries. 8 by PFF in 2020, his last season at tackle. With some major changes to the offensive line this season, Chuks Okorafor could be the true linchpin of the offensive success of the Steelers in his third year. On the third and one late in the game in Dolphins territory, the Steelers were called for an illegal motion penalty on a play that would have converted the first down. 1 day. OT Chuks Okorafor: 46. ALL STEELERS NEWSLETTER . Steelers vs. It means absolutely nothing. Ever since Mike Tomlin took over the reins as. His 61. Check out his PFF grades and you’ll have a negative picture painted of his. Nobody's perfect, so you can't knock him. 9:40 AM. 31. “You know, just with the way the game was going last week, I said something I shouldn’t have said. PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers made a change along the offensive line in Week 9, deciding to bench veteran Chuks Okorafor and replace him for rookie Broderick Jones. "Chuks is like a big brother on the field, being able to talk to me and coach me through the things he sees, things I can do better, giving me little tips. But Banner couldn't get healthy. Chuks reports. 25 million deal last off-season. All Combine and Draft-Related Analysis, News, Video, and Biographical Information for Keke Coutee. 7 run blocking score. Offensive Line. For starters, Okorafor is currently under contract with the Steelers through the 2024 season after signing a three-year, $29. G John Leglue: 85. And the Steelers need help there, more so than on the right side, unless they want to move Chuks Okorafor to justify the pick. PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers made a change along the offensive line in Week 9, deciding to bench veteran Chuks Okorafor and replace him for rookie Broderick Jones. In the grades provided by PFF, it was the Steelers other quarterback who landed the highest score in 2022. S. Okorafor has been a full-time starter for the past two seasons and has a total of 35 starts amongst his 46 career appearances. The guards have been slightly better than average while right tackle Chuks Okorafor has been slightly below average. His Pro Football Focus (PFF) grades from 2021 aren’t particularly. 6 (63 snaps)In the grades provided by PFF, the Steelers third-year receiver had his best score since Week 5 of 2021. But it leaves Chuks Okorafor in flux. The Steelers third round pick out of Western Michigan in 2018, Okorafor started three games his rookie season and played every snap in his only appearance in 2019 against the Los Angeles Rams. Chukwuma Okorafor. 25 million, including $20. 0 (16. 3 (52 snaps) OT Chuks Okorafor: 79. -- Ed Thompson / Steelers Now. 2. 8 pass blocking score. View the profile of Pittsburgh Steelers Offensive Tackle Chukwuma Okorafor on ESPN. While coach Mike Tomlin is on record that Okorafor isThe Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly benching Chuks Okorafor for Broderick Jones. 29, 2023 - Ed Thompson / Steelers Now PITTSBURGH — The. Steelers start 2 rookies in PFF's new depth chart projections. So they moved Chuks back to Right and Moore has been at Left ever since. When the Steelers agreed to a three-year contract extension with right tackle Chuks Okorafor in the offseason, some expressed surprise Okorafor was still just 24 years old at the time. There are no real surprises among either list and the Steelers will be minus two starters this week. 9 (84 snaps) For as much flak Dan Moore Jr. Stats. While they charted Moore with all those stats, he ranked dead last among all NFL offensive tackles in Week 1 with a 33. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. 1 run blocking score. The Steelers got mediocre production out of both starting tackles Dan Moore Jr. Chuks Okorafor got the start at right tackle for the Steelers against the Denver Broncos in week 12. This year, they spent $30 million on three free agents. The three liabilities along the line are Chuks Okorafor and Dan Moore Jr. 0 pass blocking score and a 54. Steelers offensive tackle Chuks Okorafor produced his best season to date in 2022, just like the Steelers expected him to. PFF score: 61. 9 (75 snaps) TE Zach Gentry: 53. Chukwuma Okorafor signed a 4 year, $3,407,364 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including a $812,364 signing bonus, $812,364 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $851,841. In theory, Wright could come in and start on the right side from day one and Pittsburgh could try to kick Chuks Okorafor over to the left side, replacing Dan Moore Jr. 6 down to. 1 (75 snaps) After a rough week last week, Kevin Dotson responded with his best score of his three-year career outside of preseason games. Weight 215 lbs. PITTSBURGH — Welcome to the starting lineup, Broderick Jones. What We Learned About QB Will Levis in Titans’ Loss to Steelers. “It’s not just one person (who has helped me. Steelers OT Chuks Okorafor benched for saying the quiet part out loud. In comparison to those two, the remaining three starters have been better than average. you know your offense is utter dog trash when the best news of the day is that chuks okorafor is good to go sunday respectfully — matt (@yinzzzerr) September 9, 2022. to right tackle and the rookie Broderick Jones came into the game at left tackle. On a shovel play, Okorafor got out in front of the play and hit Walker who was trying to come backside on the play. They found two young veterans to fill their immediate needs at center and right guard and let the other three - Kevin Dotson, Chuks Okorafor and Dan Moore Jr. By Dale Lolley Nov 23, 2022. 5 3-7 DET . Throughout training camp and much of the preseason, we’ve been operating on the assumption that it was Broderick Jones and Dan Moore battling for the starting left tackle job and Chuks Okorafor. When asked about. According to PFF, he’s responsible for the bulk of them and not his line. 6 (63 snaps) While PFF ratings are subjective at best, they do give some kind of benchmark. The wait is over, Steelers fans! Both rookies and veterans report once again to St. 56k shares. Chuks Okorafor and Dan Moore Jr. Selection 92. When the Steelers' first official depth chart comes out on Monday, head coach Mike Tomlin jokingly said there might be a "O-R" between Banner and Chuks Okorafor. , who Tomlin believes is far better at left tackle than right tackle. By Shannon White Jan 24, 2023, 11:00am EST / new. On to the second play of the game, the Jaguars rush only four and Chuks Okorafor gets pushed into Kenny Pickett’s lap for a quick sack. PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers made a change along the offensive line in Week 9, deciding to bench veteran Chuks Okorafor and replace him for rookie Broderick Jones. 0) and Markus Golden (72. 3-OT Chuks Okorafor 64. Overall Rookie Grade: 76. He is the latest player in a long list of injuries. That is until now as Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gerry Dulac reports that Okorafor was complaining about the offense running the same group of run plays in the loss. Okorafor also allowed only two sacks on 664 pass snaps. Steelers' right tackle shows that hard work does pay off. Linebacker has not been an issue for the always consistent AFC franchise, but Cole. A former third-round pick taken by the Pittsburgh Steelers with designs he could be a staple of their offensive line for years to come, Chuks Okorafor is scheduled to hit unrestricted free agency. Alan Saunders. All Combine and Draft-Related Analysis, News, Video, and Biographical Information for Chukwuma Okorafor. DOB 1997-08-08 ( 26. 31. B. Steelers T Chuks Okorafor reveals why he was benched by Mike Tomlin. ranked as PFF’s 77th-ranked tackle on the year, totaling seven allowed sacks (tied for seventh-most. Coach Tomlin. Logging over 1,000. Pickens was a nonfactor outside of this play, however, ending the game with a mere 3 receptions. Birth Date (Age) 1991-06-06 (32) School Wilfrid Laurier. A depth chart available to Steelers media listed an “OR” between Jones and veteran Chuks Okorafor, whom Jones replaced in Pittsburgh’s win over Tennessee. His overall score according to PFF was a 74. Chuks Okorafor's time to take over at left tackle has arrived, and the time is now. Okorafor, the team's third-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, started 16 of 17 games at right tackle in 2021. and Chuks Okorafor at OT. 0 pass blocking score and a 54. Injured Steelers defensive starters. In this scenario, the Steelers would replace all three interior linemen, swapping Dotson and. The guards have been slightly better than average while right tackle Chuks Okorafor has been slightly below average. Last but not least, Connor Rogers of NBC Sports reiterates the “plug-and-play” tag, with Pro Football Focus giving him a 92. The run blocking scores were higher this week with Dotson leading the way at 68. OT Chuks Okorafor: 53. injured his leg in the second half during Thursday Night Football, September 22, 2022, at FirstEnergy Stadium. Year: 4. Jones played five snaps last week against the Jacksonville. Speed 5. this season. Moore is listed as 315 lbs. Draft Year 2018. All Combine and Draft-Related Analysis, News, Video, and Biographical Information for Chukwuma Okorafor. com/oDPL0oVF5u — PFF PIT Steelers. OT Chuks Okorafor: 64. "Okorafor was upset the offense. 7 grade. When asked about. His contract is structured in such a way that the Steelers could elect to. 083 million) of any player on the Steelers roster this season. Chukwuma Okorafor Position: T 6-6, 320lb (198cm, 145kg) Team: Pittsburgh Steelers. 6 down to. Meanwhile, Larry Ogunjobi, who did not practice on Friday, practiced fully on Saturday, and he will play despite being limited by a nagging foot injury. 6 with a 77. Instead, Chuks stayed put at right tackle and the Steelers rookie. Much involved No. Pittsburgh Steelers rookie tackle Broderick Jones against the Tennessee Titans on Nov. Speed 5. And experience tends to be the. The decision to bench right tackle Chukwuma Okorafor for rookie Broderick Jones, not only on a short week but with Jones playing a new position, was. Okorafor missed two weeks with an injury, but is back in the main group, penciled-in as the left tackle for the Week 1. Instead, Chuks Okorafor stepped up and did a nice job handling his. College Michigan Wolverines. 2 PFF grade – 5th among Ts 😤 85. Added Chucks Okorafor has better hands and Zach Banner is in really great shapeCleveland Browns linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. College: Western Michigan. Share All sharing options for: Pittsburgh Steelers 2021 Exit Interviews: Chuks Okorafor and Dan Moore Jr. , plus Chuks Okorafor having only two years left on his contract. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. Okorafor had a balanced score of 73. PFF Analyst Critical Of Kenny Pickett, Believes Low Turnover Numbers A Bit Overblown. To throw in Chuks Okorafor’s numbers just for reference sake, he played 1,035. Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday at his weekly press conference that Jones is expected to start ahead of veteran Chuks Okorafor at right tackle Sunday when the Steelers face the Green Bay Packers at. Contract value is $29. Player stats at NFL. Daniels comes with a. It is still Dan Moore Jr. OT Chuks Okorafor: 53. Okorafor is living the American dream. "Steelers RT Chuks Okorafor said he was benched because of 'acting out' at the end of last week’s game in a way he shouldn. Chukwuma “Chuks” Okorafor has been the Pittsburgh Steelers’ starter at right tackle for 50 of their past 51 games. But that will not change after a strong performance from Broderick Jones, who earned a promotion up the depth chart at right tackle. In addition to using Seumalo as a sounding board, Jones has more experienced mentors in Moore, Le’Raven Clark and right tackle Chuks Okorafor. Finney played 11 pass-blocking snaps and allowed one pressure at guard while filling in for the injured Trai Turner. And his teammates. The ball was underthrown, but Ward was in lockstep coverage either way. 8 (55 snaps) QB Ben Roethlisberger: 35. Last Thursday, the Browns had a good all-around game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, where they won. Steelers OT Chuks Okorafor benched for saying the quiet part out loud. Pittsburgh is allowing pressure on 38. 7 (Rank: 1/13) Principal Opponent: Chukwuma Okorafor Week 4 Snaps: 36 Week 4 Grade: 72. had his season end in Week 3 following a groin injury caused by a block from Pittsburgh Steelers right tackle Chukwuma Okorafor. Chuks Okorafor only started his first NFL game because the Steelers first offensive play was in their jumbo package where he was the extra tight end. Okorafor and Tomlin each have said the former was benched for last week’s game against the Tennessee Titans for something he said during the Steelers’ prior game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Okorafor has had a rough 2023 season, allowing 11 pressures and two sacks on the season, including one sack on Sunday against the Jaguars on the second snap of the game for the Black and Gold. Last edited: Nov 11, 2023. His first start came versus the Baltimore Ravens on the left. Initially, I took this as being. Joined. As average as he has been, starting right tackle Chuks Okorafor has been the better of the two Steelers tackles this season. Herbig has flashed all summer, showcasing his get-off and speed at an elite level, beating Pittsburgh's starters Chuks Okorafor and Dan Moore Jr. Follow Follow @Chuks__76 Following Following @Chuks__76 Unfollow Unfollow @Chuks__76 Blocked Blocked @Chuks__76 Unblock Unblock @Chuks__76 Pending Pending follow request from @Chuks__76 Cancel Cancel your follow request to @Chuks__76. Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Chuks Okorafor came under fire for a third-quarter play against Cleveland Browns linebacker Anthony Walker. UP NEXT. Schedule. Now, it seems Chuks Okorafor could be in another position battle throughout training camp. Chukwuma Okorafor signed a 3 year, $29,250,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including a $9,250,000 signing bonus, $9,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual. 0 PFF pass blocking grade which ranked second among Steelers o-linemen in the. In the grades provided by PFF, the Steelers second-year tight end has the top score for the offense on the season. 4 rushing yards over the team's 7-2 finish to the 2022 season will be back. PITTSBURGH — The Steelers benched Chuks Okorafor unexpectedly against the Titans. His contract is structured in such a way that the Steelers could elect to. OT Chuks Okorafor: 53. Ravens, 1st quarter, 7:59. Advertisement. View in Draft Rankings. Most fans feel that Okorafor performed better in 2022, but PFF sees it. A third-round pick out of Western Michigan in 2018, Okorafor entered his first three seasons as a backup, losing out on training camp competition for the starting right tackle job in 2019 (Matt. College Western Michigan Broncos. Other decent scores by the Steelers on offense were Chuks Okorafor (70. In the grades provided by PFF, the Steelers offense line has most of their players at the top of the list. For starters, Okorafor is currently under contract with the Steelers through the 2024 season after signing a three-year, $29. 5 million in first two years, per source. Chukwuma Okorafor was the only offensive lineman in a Steelers uniform who finished PFF’s first review of the broadcast film with a grade above 60. However, Walker got bent back […]Steelers' Mike Tomlin Clearly Upset With OT Chukwuma Okorafor's Foolish Actions In Week 8. 7 grade. Steelers Daily Links: PFF Snubs Watt Again, JPJ Near Top in One Stat. Pittsburgh spent $72 million last off-season signing free agents Mason Cole and James Daniels and re-signing right tackle Chuks Okorafor. DOB 1997-08-08 ( 25. Last week, too, Jones only saw the field as a result of Chuks Okorafor being benched, reportedly for claiming that Pittsburgh’s offense should have knelt instead of trying to run plays down 10 against the Jaguars. 11 hours ago · Offensive tackles Dan Moore, Broderick Jones and Chuks Okorafor are among the 10 worst beaten percentages. As part of his deal, Okorafor received a $9. Advertisement. Drafted: Round 3, Pick 92, 2018. 25 million signing bonus. The move was first reported by Steelers Now’s Zachary Smith yesterday. $9. Wilson was thrust into the starting role following an increasingly concerning situation with Chandler Jones,. Daily Lines. Additionally, Chuks Okorafor had a 64. - see what they could prove in. He played college football at Western Michigan. But I will say this, it comes with a caveat, and that would be simply this: With 900 less snaps available due to a virtual offseason, and three young tackles - all. By Matthew Marczi. Draft Year 2018. . , coach Mike Tomlin and General Manager Omar Khan, had dinner with four Ohio State prospects on Tuesday. 3 in pass blocking and 73. No one knows what Okorafor said, but he pointed. 0 — and even he didn’t clear a 62. After the game, Okorafor explained why he didn’t start against the Titans. 8 PFF overall grade and five interceptions, the most he has recorded in a single season since 2012. Steelers vs. 1 run blocking score. Logging over 1,000 snaps every season since 2020, Okorafor has been consistent in his availability. Chuks Okorafor has played more snaps than anyone on the Pittsburgh Steelers. But even though he led the Steelers in total pressures, Highsmith was only the third-highest pass rushing score of 70. 5. One of the. 7) and Dan Moore Jr. He also has the highest EDGE pass rush win rate at 33%. He has the upside to turn into a reliable. And he played those snaps at left tackle, with. Daniels and Okorafor were assessed three penalties each. Round 3. 9, 2019 at Heinz Field. Tomlin said he is “probably in the concussion protocol” and didn’t have a lot of information on his status going forward. "Okorafor was upset the offense. Notes: Over the last three seasons, Chuks Okorafor has played more snaps than anyone on the Pittsburgh Steelers. More 2023 NFL draft Financial terms for. UPDATE. 8M. Games played in 2021: 16 regular season, 1. That is until now as Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gerry Dulac reports that Okorafor was complaining about the offense running the same group of run plays in the loss. 1 (530 snaps)Moore, Okorafor Don’t Make PFF’s List Of Top 32 Tackles Entering 2022 Season. The move comes on the heels of a short week. Essentially, Okorafor will earn. College Western Michigan Broncos. Okorafor. From Cole in the middle to Daniels and Chuks Okorafor to his right, it's the same line that pushed forward to average 146. Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images. Moore had been pushing Chuks at LT too. Don’t punish the man for being the voice of the people. Just need a pic of Okorafor riding one now. 4 Isaac Seumalo- 75. 6 (23 snaps) WR Chase Claypool: 47. Center has been a weak spot also as Mason Cole ranks poorly with a score of 47. Chukwuma Okorafor Position: T 6-6, 320lb (198cm, 145kg) Team: Pittsburgh Steelers. But PFF gave Okorafor the 43rd. Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Chuks Okorafor came under fire for a third-quarter play against Cleveland Browns linebacker Anthony Walker. Now, they head back to the South Side with plenty to learn from, and plenty of good to reflect on. Posted on May 12, 2022 at 10:00 am. Forefather. However, the mystery of why Okorafor sat down is a winding one. OT Chuks Okorafor: 77. 1. Pat Freiermuth practiced fully with a chest injury and will play. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko) Curt. Cash Flows - fully earned money - unearned or partially earned money. But after some recent comments from what is supposed to be a veteran leader and one of Pittsburgh's highest-paid players in Chuks Okorafor, Dan Moore may not only have saved his job, but made a. A third-round draft pick in 2018, Okarafor made 15 starts at right tackle last year after Zach Banner. Born: August 8, 1997 in Southfield, MI. Get the latest on Pittsburgh Steelers OT Chukwuma Okorafor including news, stats, videos, and more on CBSSports. And in hindsight that might be a genius move. Three-year veteran Chuks Okorafor is expected to take over at left tackle for the Steelers. Broderick Jones: A+. The offensive line was much more of a concern a year ago than it is now, so keeping Okorafor was important for having some continuity in the trenches. Logging over 1,000. 25 million in 2022, $6 million in 2023 and $4. PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Steelers are sticking with the rookie, as the club has elevated Broderick Jones to a full-time starter at right tackle.