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Steelers inside the ropes: Jalen Ramsey vacillates between slot, free safety; Darius Slay plays outside
If the first practice of training camp is any indication, the Pittsburgh Steelers plan to deploy all three of their starting-caliber outside cornerbacks for virtually every down of games. The most decorated of the three, however, won’t just be playing outside corner. Jalen Ramsey spent his first official work day...
Aaron Rodgers glad to get 1st pick ‘out of the way’ on 1st training camp throw with SteelersVideo
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’ Jonnu Smith bonds with Pat Freiermuth, believes they can be NFL’s best TE duo
First, it was coach Mike Tomlin who downplayed the idea that newest Pittsburgh Steelers offensive acquisition Jonnu Smith was entering a “two dogs, one bone” situation for TE1 duties against incumbent Pat Freiermuth. Twenty-four hours later on the first day practices at training camp, it was Smith who likewise defused...
Steelers return to afternoon workouts as temps reach 90s for initial training camp sessionVideo
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...
Photo gallery: Steelers fans descend on training camp
Fans descend on Saint Vincent College in Latrobe for the opening day of Pittsburgh Steelers training camp despite the high July temperatures. The advantage of arriving early is that you can get a close parking spot. Steelers fans congregating would not be complete without a discussion — or is it...
First Call: Juan Thornhill pushes back at Cleveland’s portrayal of his skills; viral video of funny Browns photo op goofVideo
A new Pittsburgh Steeler is still unhappy about how he was portrayed in Cleveland. The Browns had an unfortunate viral moment. Another Steeler is in the NFL’s Top 100. And a former Steelers first-round pick may have just suffered a season-ending injury. All that in Thursday’s “First Call.” Not over...
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...
Tim Benz: Mike Tomlin, Omar Khan, T.J. Watt say a lot without saying it allVideo
Steelers general manager Omar Khan hasn’t spoken to the Pittsburgh media since the team traded George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys back in May. There’s been a lot to catch up on since then. “We signed Aaron Rodgers, and (I) can’t wait for the fans to get to know him....
U mad, bro?: Fans go off about T.J. Watt’s contract, Paul Skenes’ lack of run support, Bob Nutting’s ineptitude
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ season is essentially over because Steelers training camp has started. But that doesn’t mean Pirates fans can’t fire a few parting shots on their way off to irrelevance. Even after sweeping the Tigers. Also, some readers are already in training camp mode, getting their Steelers dander up...
Omar Khan ‘feels really good’ about Steelers roster — but won’t rule out more acquisitions
After spending three months putting together the roster for the Pittsburgh Steelers, general manager Omar Khan likes how his work has played out. That doesn’t mean, though, he is willing to rule out the possibility he will continue to tweak now that training camp has opened. “I’ll be honest with...
Mike Tomlin: ‘Very difficult’ for Steelers to trade Minkah Fitzpatrick
After taking plenty of time to gush about the team’s two newest acquisitions, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin acknowledged what the organization had to submit to get them. Minkah Fitzpatrick was a first-team All-Pro safety during three of the six seasons he spent with the Steelers. But he was traded...
It took 3 months, but Steelers remained confident Aaron Rodgers was signing
The Pittsburgh Steelers spent the opening days of the new league year with only Skylar Thompson as the only quarterback on their roster. They didn’t have a bona fide starter until Aaron Rodgers signed almost three months later. Through it all, the Steelers brain trust said Wednesday, they remained secure...
Steelers starting left guard Isaac Seumalo opens camp on non-football injury list
Attendance was perfect for reporting day at Pittsburgh Steelers training camp. It wasn’t quite perfect, though, in regards to full health of the 91-man roster. Veteran starting left guard Isaac Seumalo opens camp on the non-football injury list, the only player who won’t officially be able to take part in...
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...
New Steeler Jalen Ramsey open, willing to play anywhere — but expects to be outside CB
For the first 2 minutes of speaking with media covering his new team, veteran defensive back Jalen Ramsey stuck to the script. Where does he expect to line up at as part of the Pittsburgh Steelers defense? “I’m gonna play football,” the 10-year veteran said Wednesday, intentionally vague and coy....
Steelers A to Z: Robert Woods brings veteran leadership to WR corpsVideo
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...
Mark Madden: T.J. Watt has more to achieve before climbing Steelers’ franchise hierarchy
This space recently proclaimed that to justify a contract extension that pays $41 million per season, Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt has to make first-team All-Pro, finish top three in Defensive Player of the Year voting and help the Steelers win a playoff game. If the Steelers win a...
Steelers players arrive for 2025 training camp at Saint VincentVideo
It’s move-in day at the dorms of Saint Vincent College as members of the Pittsburgh Steelers arrive for their annual training camp. Before practice begins Thursday, TribLive writers are talking with players Wednesday morning as they begin their three-week ramp-up to the 2025 NFL season. If you missed any of...
Steelers training camp primer: Players, positional breakdowns, fan guide
Check out players on the hot seat, positional breakdowns, a fan guide and more in our Pittsburgh Steelers training camp preview. As he enters likely final NFL season, Aaron Rodgers wants to fit in as Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers brings to the Steelers a resume that is as thick as...
First Call: George Pickens ‘excited to run better plays’ in Dallas; T.J. Watt on playoff failures being ‘attached to my name’Video
Wednesday’s “First Call” has an interesting quote from former Pittsburgh Steeler George Pickens in Dallas. T.J. Watt speaks in advance of training camp after making his new contract official. And the UFL is going through major changes. Tough to misinterpret George Pickens said something Tuesday that I’m sure will get...
Tim Benz: Going position by position to see if the Steelers will be better in 2025
As the 2025 Pittsburgh Steelers report to training camp Wednesday, my preliminary belief is they won’t surpass last year’s record of 10-7. In fact, my initial prediction is that they’ll probably be 9-8, and this may even end up being the year they finish with a losing record for the...
Steelers A to Z: After playing only 5 snaps as rookie, can Roman Wilson be WR2/WR3 in 2025?Video
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: ILB Payton Wilson likely steps into featured 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...
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...
Max Starks named Steelers radio color commentator
Max Starks will take over as color commentator for Pittsburgh Steelers radio broadcasts. The team announced Tuesday that the former Super Bowl-winning offensive lineman will take over in the role for Craig Wolfley, who died in March. Starks, 43, had served in a sideline reporting role for the past four...
