Following Fautanu's first two series against the Denver Broncos, Jones came onto Pittsburgh's third offensive drive
But when Jones committed two holding penalties and a false start, the Steelers eliminated him before the end of the possession.
Following the battle, a reporter questioned Mike Tomlin, the head coach of the Steelers,
whether the three penalties prevented Jones from playing another offensive snap. Tomlin answered quite briefly but answered the question perfectly
Jones only took twelve plays to commit his three penalties. Overcoming his false start on third-and- six the Steelers turned a third-and- eleven possibility
But Jones's holding penalties following the first down compelled the Steelers to punt.
His second holding penalty canceled a 51-yard pass by Justin Fields to receiver George Pickens.
Jones began Week 1 at right tackle against the Atlanta Falcons, Fautanu out with a knee ailment.
On September 15, nevertheless, Fautanu was ready for his NFL regular season debut.
The last two first-round draft choices for Pittsburgh are Jones and Fautanu. Therefore, the team's long-term goals have to incorporate both starts lineup tackles. Mostly, Jones's future resides at left tackle.
The Steelers decided to start Fautanu at right tackle and rotate Jones in against the Broncos, though, since they were more at ease with seasoned Dan Moore Jr. retaining the starter at left tackle right now.