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Wilton Jackson

Tomlin Reveals What Happened on Infamous Kickoff Return ‘Trip’

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin may have a long, successful tenure at the helm in Pittsburgh, but one infamous moment in the infamous the 2013 Steelers-Ravens’ game on Thanksgiving night is one that Tomlin would likely like to forget.

With 6:26 left in the third quarter, then-Ravens All-Pro kick returner Jacoby Jones raced down the Steelers sideline for what should have been a guaranteed touchdown for Baltimore. Instead, Jones altered his running stride and his pace when Tomlin stepped onto the field in his path before stepping back behind the sideline. 

Tomlin changed an assured touchdown for Jones to a 73-yard kick return as he was tackled by Ravens defensive back Cortez Jones. 

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