Browns Defensive End Porter Gustin Records First Career Interception Against Steelers
Jan 10, 2021, 7:29 PM | Updated: 7:51 pm
Porter Gustin #97 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates an interception during the first half of the AFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on January 10, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
(Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Former Salem Hills and current Cleveland Browns defensive end Porter Gustin recorded his first career interception during the AFC Wild Card against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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The Steelers hosted the Browns on Sunday, January 10.
With 10:11 remaining in the second quarter, Gustin took advantage of a batted throw by Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.
The former SkyHawk dove for the ball and cradled it into his arms for his first NFL takeaway of the 2020 season.
Gustin now has two forced turnovers in his career.
BEAUTIFUL BIG MAN INT 🔥 @PorterGustin #WeWantMore
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It was Pittsburgh’s fourth turnover and third interception of the first half.
After the play, Gustin had one pass breakup and interception in the game.
Cleveland owned a 28-0 lead at the time of Gustin’s pick.
That is FOUR turnovers. In the first half.
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) January 11, 2021
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The Browns entered the game with an 11-5 record.
Pittsburgh finished the regular season with a 12-4 record.
Cleveland’s game against Pittsburgh is broadcast on KSL TV.
Kyle Ireland is a Locals in the NFL Insider for KSLSports.com and host of the Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on Twitter (@kyleireland) and Instagram (@kyleirelandksl).
