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Kenny Pickett opens Steelers camp as QB3, but a proven commodity to Mike Tomlin
He arrived at Saint Vincent as probably the most scrutinized third-stringer in 55 training camps staged there. But while many of the eyes of Steelers Nation will be on Kenny Pickett, his coach is one man he won’t necessarily need to impress. At least when it comes to the intangibles...
Larry Ogunjobi: New Steelers teammate Mason Rudolph reached out, put skirmish behind them
Three years after The Helmet Swing Heard ‘Round the NFL, two of the primary participants in what was one of pro football’s ugliest on-field incidents in recent years have joined forces. And put the incident behind them. On the day Larry Ogunjobi reported to his first training camp as a...
Steelers make long-awaited return to Saint Vincent: ‘Some guys love it. Some guys hate it.’
After a two-year absence, the Pittsburgh Steelers returned to their summer training home in the foothills of the Laurel Highlands, reporting to Saint Vincent College on Tuesday to officially kick off the start of another NFL season. Some came willingly, eager to spend the next three weeks living in cramped...
Steelers’ Diontae Johnson not expected to sit out reps while waiting on contract
Last year during training camp while entering the final year of his contract, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt did not participate in team drills in an effort to avoid injury and preserve his body. Before safety Minkah Fitzpatrick signed an extension in June, he did the same during organized team...
Tim Benz: Najee Harris on board with Steelers using 2nd back to lighten his load. But there are other ways, too
Najee Harris isn’t being territorial about how many times he gets the ball in 2022. After 381 touches in his rookie season, the Steelers running back sees value in reducing that number. “There are some plays, if you watch my film, I’ll get somewhat tired. And those aren’t my best...
Steelers place Minkah Fitzpatrick on Non-Football Injury list, Tyson Alualu on PUP
When the Pittsburgh Steelers conduct their first practice of training camp Wednesday, two veterans on their defense will not be taking part. Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick will begin camp on the Non-Football Injury list and defensive lineman Tyson Alualu on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Coach Mike Tomlin said Fitzpatrick...
A fan’s guide to Steelers training camp
The players who arrived at Pittsburgh Steelers training camp Tuesday came in style with giant SUVs and sporty matte-black Porsche coupes. For fans who arrive Wednesday, it will be the first chance to check out training camp at Saint Vincent College since 2019, the last year before the team moved...
Steelers arrive at Saint Vincent College for training camp
After two years away, members of the Pittsburgh Steelers returned to the Saint Vincent College campus Tuesday afternoon, set to begin four weeks of training camp workouts. Secluded on the scenic campus in Westmoreland County, the Steelers will hold 18 practice sessions that will be open to fans starting at...
Steelers sign Jeremy McNichols to add depth at running back
As Pittsburgh Steelers players began descending upon Saint Vincent College for the start of training camp Tuesday morning, the team announced the signing of running back Jeremy McNichols to a one-year contract. McNichols (5-foot-9, 205 pounds) played for the Titans the past two seasons and spent 2018 with the Colts....
First Call: Some ex-Steelers may be checking out new teams; Pirates pitching prospect heating up
Tuesday’s “First Call” looks at some former Pittsburgh Steelers in new places. An AFC North division rival is dealing with a franchise-tag problem. A top-notch Pirates prospect is in a groove. And the Pirates have a tough challenge in Chicago. Ex-Steelers on the move Some former Steelers are trying to...
QB competition will highlight issues Steelers must resolve when training camp opens
Plenty of newness will surround the Pittsburgh Steelers when they report to training camp Tuesday and return to Saint Vincent for the first time in three years. Given the retirement to Ben Roethlisberger, they will have a new starting quarterback for the first time in two decades. His successor will...
Businesses eye economic boost as Steelers training camp returns to Saint Vincent
On an artist’s palette, black and gold don’t make green. But during the Pittsburgh Steelers training camp near Latrobe, they do make green — and a lot of it. Area businesses are anticipating an economic boost in the coming weeks as the Steelers return to Saint Vincent College in Unity...
Mark Madden: Comparing Kenny Pickett to Ben Roethlisberger is unfair but will constantly happen
The Steelers took Kenny Pickett with the 20th pick in this year’s NFL draft. The Steelers took Ben Roethlisberger with the 11th pick in the 2004 NFL draft. Pickett was the first quarterback taken. The next QB didn’t go till the third round. Roethlisberger was the third quarterback taken. Eli...
Tim Benz: Latest ESPN offseason poll frames a significant question for 2022 Steelers
The latest in an endless torrent of NFL offseason polls, rankings and lists on national websites actually revealed an interesting truth about the Pittsburgh Steelers. Most of these posts are just filler for the league’s downtime in July before training camp. They are simply conversation starters to drive traffic and...
Steelers 2-a-days: CB Ahkello Witherspoon, DT Chris Wormley assumed starting roles late in ‘21
Editor’s note: From now until the first practice of training camp at Saint Vincent College, the Trib will be running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, assessing each player’s outlook for the 2022 season. The breakdown will go through the roster in mostly-alphabetical order, two per day, between June 11...
Madden Monday on Steelers training camp: ‘You have to have resources to have position battles’
The Pittsburgh Steelers don’t have a lot of position battles heading into training camp. That really shouldn’t be the case for a team that hasn’t won a playoff game in five years and barely made the postseason at 9-7-1 a year ago. But in this week’s “Madden Monday” podcast, Mark...
First Call: Le’Veon Bell’s boxing match on hold; new head coaching job for Hines Ward; Daniel Vogelbach’s Mets debut
Monday’s “First Call” relays some unfortunate news about Le’Veon Bell’s boxing match. Two former Pittsburgh Steelers are getting jobs in the coaching world. The Pirates are getting the Chicago Cubs while they are hot. And Daniel Vogelbach makes his first start as a New York Met against another former Pirate....
Steelers vow to get back to ‘the standard’ of stopping the run on defense
New year, new challenges for the Pittsburgh Steelers defense? Not so fast, says defensive line coach Karl Dunbar. While the Steelers theoretically will start with a clean slate when training camp opens Tuesday, Dunbar believes it wouldn’t be productive to ignore the fact the defense gave up the most rushing...
Steelers 2022 training camp positional breakdown: Specialists
The Pittsburgh Steelers report to 2022 training camp Tuesday. Here’s a look at each of the specialists on the roster. 9 CHRIS BOSWELL · 6-2 · 185 Firmly recognized as one of the NFL’s best kickers, Boswell is eligible for a contract extension as he enters the final year of...
Steelers 2022 training camp positional breakdown: Offense
The Pittsburgh Steelers report to 2022 training camp Tuesday. Here’s a look at each of the offensive players on the roster. Quarterbacks 10 MITCH TRUBISKY · 6-2 · 220 He’s quickly endeared himself to teammates and coaches so much so that despite proclamations that it’s an open competition, Trubisky has...
Steelers 2022 training camp positional breakdown: Defense
The Pittsburgh Steelers report to 2022 training camp Tuesday. Here’s a look at each of the defensive players on the roster. Defensive linemen 97 CAMERON HEYWARD · 6-5 · 295 Heyward has gotten better as his career has gone on. But at 33, how long will that last? He wants...
Steelers 2-a-days: Rookie Jaylen Warren in the mix at RB, Cody White for No. 4-5 WR
Editor’s note: From now until the first practice of training camp at Saint Vincent College, the Trib will be running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, assessing each player’s outlook for the 2022 season. The breakdown will go through the roster in mostly-alphabetical order, two per day, between June 11...
Tim Benz: Steelers may be a middle of the road team, but these aren’t middle of the road predictions
As the Pittsburgh Steelers head to training camp at Saint Vincent College, this is the time of year when many Pittsburgh media types (and fans) make a lot predictions about the upcoming season. Except the predictions usually aren’t too bold. They usually are couched with a bunch of “ifs” and...
Mark Madden’s Hot Take: Steelers have a method with rookies, so expect Kenny Pickett to be 3rd string
When the Steelers drafted Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett with the 20th selection in this year’s draft, a lot of you thought he might start. Not me. I said that if the Steelers drafted him, Pickett should start. But he won’t. I wouldn’t have drafted Pickett. But the Steelers did. The...
Steelers 2-a-days: T.J. Watt on a Hall of Fame trajectory? Can brother Derek make team again?
Editor’s note: From now until the first practice of training camp at Saint Vincent College, the Trib will be running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, assessing each player’s outlook for the 2022 season. The breakdown will go through the roster in mostly-alphabetical order, two per day, between June 11...
