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Antoine Brooks Jr. says he learned from Mike Hilton, can replace him for Steelers

Antoine Brooks Jr. has the utmost respect for Mike Hilton. So don’t misinterpret what Brooks said about his former Pittsburgh Steelers teammate Wednesday. “Big shoes to fill — clown shoes,” Brooks said, clearly emphasizing the size of the figurative shoes Hilton vacated by signing as a free agent with the...
Inside the ropes: ‘Backs on backers’ revs up Steelers, Mike Tomlin

In his element perhaps like nowhere else, Mike Tomlin beamed in signaling the start of one of Pittsburgh Steelers training camp’s highlights: “Backs on backers.” “Chico!” Tomlin screamed from the middle of a gathering in the northwest corner of the Heinz Field playing surface early Wednesday afternoon. “Let’s go!” “Chico”...
RB Anthony McFarland more relaxed in Year 2, making plays at Steelers camp

As a big-play running back in college, Anthony McFarland sought to make a big splash during his first NFL season in 2020. Eleven games, 39 carries, 167 yards from scrimmage and no touchdowns later, humility isn’t the only lesson McFarland took from his first year with the Pittsburgh Steelers. “Patience,”...
Devin Bush does plenty at 1st padded Steelers practice, but others still held back

The handful of Pittsburgh Steelers starters who’ve been limited so far during training camp for the most part continued to be so Wednesday. But a notable exception during the first padded practice was Devin Bush. The inside linebacker recovering from a torn ACL took part in a significant portion of...
In perhaps his final shot, TE Zach Gentry standing tall at Steelers camp

If nothing else, Zach Gentry stands out at Pittsburgh Steelers training camp. “He’s 6-(foot)-12,” Eric Ebron deadpanned. “And not a lot of people are 6-12.” Gentry is not quite 6-12, er, 7 feet tall. But at 6-8, the tight end is tied with tackle Zach Banner as the tallest offensive...
Ben Roethlisberger excused from Steelers’ 1st Heinz Field practice

For the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first practice of training camp at Heinz Field, the man who has played more games there than anyone was not present. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was not on hand at Monday’s workout. Coach Mike Tomlin said it was “for personal reasons.” “He’s been excused by me,” Tomlin...
Steelers’ Alex Highsmith more comfortable in Year 2, comfortable sharing timeVideo

As defensive coordinator Keith Butler was speaking to media from UPMC Rooney Sports Complex after the second practice of training camp late last week, only a handful of players were still working on the fields behind him. Among that dwindling group, there was perhaps only one player who is locked...
Steelers to keep Cameron Sutton outside, let Antoine Brooks, Arthur Maulet battle for slot

There seemed to be no shortage of possible scenarios when it came to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ plans for replacing Mike Hilton. Four days into training camp, barring something unforeseen, the list of possibilities appears to have been whittled to two. “It’s a good battle. You have a veteran and a...
Normally subdued T.J. Watt looking to take on bigger leadership role with Steelers

When it comes to T.J. Watt, the only thing that’s growing faster than his salary is his stature in the Pittsburgh Steelers locker room. On the field, Watt has established himself as a centerpiece of the franchise. With training camp for the 2021 season underway, it’s almost inarguable that Watt...
Steelers notebook: Arthur Maulet gets his shot to play in the slot

One of the biggest questions as the Pittsburgh Steelers ramped up to training camp was: Who will replace stalwart Mike Hilton as the slot/nickel cornerback? After the second practice of camp, coach Mike Tomlin laid out his plans. “Right now, we are working (Arthur Maulet) and (Antoine Brooks Jr.) there,”...
JuJu Smith-Schuster sold on making impact for Steelers in 2021

Two days after endorsing a condom brand on his verified Instagram account, JuJu Smith-Schuster was back at it Friday as a pitch man. In the star receiver’s first media availability of Pittsburgh Steelers training camp, Smith-Schuster continued his sales job to his coaches to play on the outside in lieu...
Kevin Dotson, Stephon Tuitt, others limited as Steelers open camp, but none on PUP list

Of the 90 players who opened 2021 training camp on the Pittsburgh Steelers roster, none earned the “physically unable to perform” tag. But that doesn’t mean everyone was going full-bore during Thursday’s first practice at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mike Tomlin confirmed that guard Kevin Dotson, defensive lineman Stephon Tuitt,...
Antoine Brooks gets 1st shot at replacing Mike Hilton as Steelers’ nickel DB

Coach Mike Tomlin, true to form, downplayed it. And it’s true that what happens during the first practice of training camp doesn’t necessarily mean anything once the games count. But that Antoine Brooks Jr. was playing with the first-team defense provided the biggest clue yet of what the Pittsburgh Steelers’...
T.J. Watt says he loves Pittsburgh but won’t comment on contract talks with Steelers

The clock has been ticking, in some capacity, for more than a year. But Thursday’s first practice of training camp figuratively means the countdown has started in earnest. Fifty-two days until the Pittsburgh Steelers’ regular season begins. Fifty-two days until the team-imposed deadline to ink a contract extension with superstar...
NFL’s covid forfeiture policy a ‘nonissue’ for highly vaccinated Steelers

News that the NFL would force teams to forfeit games if one has a covid outbreak among its unvaccinated players sent ripples across league circles and on social media. But on the day Pittsburgh Steelers training camp opened, it was met with a figurative shrug. The Steelers are among the...
Steelers bring back Oklahoma State rookie LB Calvin Bundage for start of camp

After a 48-hour reprieve off the roster, Calvin Bundage was back in time for the start of Pittsburgh Steelers training camp. The rookie linebacker from Oklahoma State was re-signed Thursday in a transaction that was announced 30 minutes before the start of the first practice session at UPMC Rooney Sports...

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