 Battling for a roster spot, Cobbs led the Patriots in rushing during the preseason with 188 yards and three touchdowns on 38 attempts, while also caught seven passes for 115 yards and a score.He was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers for an undisclosed draft pick on September 1.Cobbs was inactive for the team's first regular season game against the Miami Dolphins, as he was still learning the playbook.