The Steelers have now officially wrapped up OTAs. Outside of a quick "rookie school" for three days next week, in which all 17 rookies on the 90-man roster are scheduled to attend, the offseason program is now officially in the books.
The players are to report to Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa., on July 28 for training camp. The first practice of training camp is scheduled for the next day, July 29.
Between now and July 28, the players are as off as they'll be all year long. You'll see players go on vacations, get far away from Pittsburgh, you may even see some of them get married. Even the coaches have a set amount of time off before they'll return to the South Side to begin preparations for training camp.
As for the front office, this is the most quiet period for them as well, but it's not like moves can't or won't happen. Last year, the Steelers made the big trade for Jalen Ramsey during the summer break. There's also ongoing contract negotiations with Joey Porter Jr., which Omar Khan would like to get done before training camp begins.
So yes, the team is now on its summer vacation, but stay tuned for anything that can happen until everyone reconvenes in Latrobe.
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OTAs are in the books
The Steelers have now officially wrapped up OTAs. Outside of a quick "rookie school" for three days next week, in which all 17 rookies on the 90-man roster are scheduled to attend, the offseason program is now officially in the books.
The players are to report to Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa., on July 28 for training camp. The first practice of training camp is scheduled for the next day, July 29.
Between now and July 28, the players are as off as they'll be all year long. You'll see players go on vacations, get far away from Pittsburgh, you may even see some of them get married. Even the coaches have a set amount of time off before they'll return to the South Side to begin preparations for training camp.
As for the front office, this is the most quiet period for them as well, but it's not like moves can't or won't happen. Last year, the Steelers made the big trade for Jalen Ramsey during the summer break. There's also ongoing contract negotiations with Joey Porter Jr., which Omar Khan would like to get done before training camp begins.
So yes, the team is now on its summer vacation, but stay tuned for anything that can happen until everyone reconvenes in Latrobe.
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