CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 5 (UPI) -- Pittsburgh backup quarterback Brian St. Pierre passed for 129 yards and a touchdown Sunday as the Steelers beat New Orleans 20-7 in the Hall of Fame game.
Starting signal caller Ben Roethlisberger, in limited action, completed a 55-yard pass to Cedrick Wilson on Pittsburgh's opening possession that led to a four-yard Najeh Davenport touchdown.
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The exhibition game marked the Steelers sideline debut for Coach Mike Tomlin, the former Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator who took over for Bill Cowher.
The Steelers come off an 8-8 season the year after the team's first Super Bowl title in 26 years.
New Orleans' first-team offense struggled, as Drew Brees completed just one of six pass attempts for six yards.
