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Steelers inside the ropes: Jonnu Smith, Juan Thornhill fight twice to highlight chippy practice
The pads were kept in storage Thursday, but the chippy nature of training camp remained constant for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Tight end Jonnu Smith and safety Juan Thornhill mixed it up on back-to-back reps of a coverage drill early in a practice session that was moved up to the morning...
Joey Porter Jr. displayed improved tackling during 1st padded practice for Steelers
A true fight didn’t break out on the first day the Pittsburgh Steelers wore pads in training camp. Cooler heads prevailed on a day when the heat registered 91 degrees and little cloud relief was provided. The heat index measured 101 degrees. Some pushing and shoving commenced in an early...
As 1st padded practice begins, Steelers' Aaron Rodgers expects big things from center Zach Frazier 
Like any good quarterback, Aaron Rodgers is relying on his center to provide a steadying influence in the huddle and at the line of scrimmage. That might sound odd considering that Rodgers is 41 years old and entering his 21st NFL season, while the player snapping the ball is 18...
Mike Tomlin: Steelers not 'devoid' of options at returner following Cordarrelle Patterson release
With Cordarrelle Patterson getting his release before practicing with the Pittsburgh Steelers this summer, it has opened a spot at kickoff returner. Patterson was given his official release Tuesday with one year remaining on his contract. The Steelers thought they were getting a steal when they signed Patterson, the NFL’s...
Rain sends Steelers players indoors; 1st padded practice will wait till Wednesday
For the third time in five days of training camp for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the weather provided an alteration of the schedule. And for the first time since the Steelers reported to Saint Vincent last week, the team was forced to practice indoors. “We didn’t get what we were looking...
Steelers camp report: Left tackle Broderick Jones makes early exit with 'lower-body injury'
Broderick Jones’ practice day was cut short Sunday because of a lower-body injury. The Pittsburgh Steelers left tackle was unable to finish the team’s fourth training camp practice at Saint Vincent. Jones did individual work on the turf practice field, and he was having his torso wrapped when the Steelers...
Steelers ready for hitting to begin when pads come out in next stage of training camp 
If training camp for the Pittsburgh Steelers were viewed as a menu, the first four days were the appetizer. What takes place next is the main course. Coach Mike Tomlin likes to say that camp doesn’t truly begin until the pads come out of storage and genuine hitting is permitted....
Zach Frazier trying to overcome low snaps to Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers early in camp
For the second day in a row, the initial team portion of Pittsburgh Steelers training camp began with a thud. Second-year Zach Frazier began the “seven shots” session Saturday with a low snap that skipped past quarterback Aaron Rodgers. It was reminiscent of the previous day when Frazier sent his...
Ben Roethlisberger, Maurkice Pouncey, Joey Porter elected to Steelers' Hall of Honor
Ben Roethlisberger and Maurkice Pouncey will get to have one more center-quarterback exchange. Roethlisberger and Pouncey were elected to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Hall of Honor on Saturday along with linebacker Joey Porter. The trio will be recognized at the Dec. 15 game between the Steelers and Miami Dolphins at Acrisure...
Steelers LT Broderick Jones looking forward to keeping Aaron Rodgers 'upright' this season
For the first time in an NFL career that is entering its third season, Broderick Jones is being entrusted to protect his quarterback’s blind side at left tackle. And not just any quarterback. He’s tasked with blocking for 41-year-old Aaron Rodgers, a four-time NFL MVP. “I have to keep him...
Aaron Rodgers glad to get 1st pick 'out of the way' on 1st training camp throw with Steelers 
Ben Roethlisberger once bragged he went an entire training camp without throwing an interception. Aaron Rodgers can’t make that claim in his first year with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 41-year-old quarterback didn’t escape the initial team period Thursday at Saint Vincent College without throwing a pick. His first attempt, in...
Steelers return to afternoon workouts as temps reach 90s for initial training camp session 
After a one-year switch to the Pittsburgh Steelers conducting training camp practices in the morning on weekdays, coach Mike Tomlin moved all sessions this summer back to an afternoon start time. All practices, except for the annual night workout at Latrobe’s Memorial Stadium, will begin at 1:55 p.m. Or, as...
Finding playing time for 3 cover corners won't be an issue for Steelers coach Mike Tomlin
No two dogs, one bone scenario will be necessary in training camp this year for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Or in the case of the team’s veteran cornerbacks: three dogs, two bones. The Steelers already had former second-round pick Joey Porter Jr. at one corner spot and found a complementary piece...
Record contract in hand, T.J. Watt embraces change made by Steelers in offseason
T.J. Watt didn’t want the distraction of contract negotiations to hover over his ninth training camp with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Armed with an extension agreed to last week that makes him the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL, the 30-year-old outside linebacker couldn’t wait to report Wednesday to Saint Vincent. Watt’s...
Steelers have plenty of issues to address with training camp set to begin at Saint Vincent
By losing nine starters and 16 players overall from the active roster for the January wild-card playoff loss at Baltimore, the Pittsburgh Steelers embraced the change that was expected after yet another first-round postseason exit. How quickly the revamped roster jells will be a theme of training camp, which begins...
Steelers A to Z: Ke'Shawn Williams among young receivers looking to take George Pickens' roster spot
Editor’s note: From now until reporting day to training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2025 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day between...
Steelers A to Z: Signed as undrafted free agent, Alaska native Aiden Williams trying to earn spot on O-line
Editor’s note: From now until reporting day to training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2025 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day between...
Steelers A to Z: With new contract finalized, T.J. Watt can focus on elusive playoff win
Editor’s note: From now until reporting day to training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2025 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day between...
Steelers training camp preview: 6 players on the hot seat
A look at six players who will be scrutinized and on the proverbial hot seat when training camp begins Thursday for the Pittsburgh Steelers: T.J. Watt Dissatisfaction with his contract caused Watt to skip mandatory minicamp, but he and the team agreed to a three-year contract extension Thursday that made...
Steelers training camp preview: 6 players to watch
A look at six players to watch when the Steelers begin training camp at Saint Vincent College: Derrick Harmon Gone are the days when the first-round pick is expected to wait for his turn to contribute and watch the veterans get the starting reps. Defensive tackle Derrick Harmon was drafted...
Steelers A to Z: Darnell Washington continuing to grow into bigger role
Editor’s note: From now until reporting day to training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2025 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day between...
As he enters likely final NFL season, Aaron Rodgers wants to fit in as Steelers quarterback
Aaron Rodgers brings to the Pittsburgh Steelers a resume that is as thick as a phone book. Entering his 21st NFL season, the 41-year-old quarterback is a former Super Bowl champion, four-time league MVP and its seventh all-time leading passer. He ranks sixth in regular-season victories among quarterbacks and is...
Steelers A to Z: Signed out of rookie tryout camp, Gareth Warren looks to develop on O-line
Editor’s note: From now until reporting day to training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2025 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day between...
T.J. Watt, Steelers agree to contract extension, making him highest paid non-QB in NFL
There will be no hold out. No “hold in,” either, for T.J. Watt. The Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday agreed to make him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. According to a league source, the Steelers are signing Watt, their 30-year-old outside linebacker, to a four-year, $144.05 million contract that runs...
Steelers A to Z: Opportunities await in secondary for Juan Thornhill after Minkah Fitzpatrick trade
Editor’s note: From now until reporting day to training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2025 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day between...


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