The Pittsburgh Steelers will begin training camp on July 28 with a veteran-focused approach led by head coach Mike McCarthy. Former player Max Starks said the schedule allows the team to fast track preparations. The later start provides extra rest for players before reporting to Latrobe.
The Steelers report date of July 28 comes with 14 open practices, one fewer than last season. Their final practice is set for Aug. 17, and the first preseason game follows on Aug. 13.
Starks, now a radio analyst, spoke on SiriusXM NFL Radio earlier this week. He noted that McCarthy’s experience as a veteran coach enables the team to skip an early arrival and treat camp like a seasoned group.
The schedule gives players more rest ahead of camp while the team installs McCarthy’s scheme during OTAs. McCarthy, in his first year with the Steelers, expressed satisfaction with those sessions.
