M.J. Stewart Brings Toughness, Versatility to Tampa Bay Nickel Battle Posted Aug 13, 2019 The Tampa Bay Buccaneers played their first preseason game last Friday and opened in a nickel package because the Pittsburgh Steelers sent three receivers out for the first snap. The extra DB who came on was second-year man M.J. Stewart. That would indicate that Stewart is at the front of that competition, though it's unlikely anything's been decided. (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)