Jaylen Warren describes first padded practice under new Steelers coach as uneventful
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 11:25 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Jaylen Warren reflected on the first day of padded practice with the Steelers under new head coach Mike McCarthy, calling it the most "tame, uneventful" experience he has encountered during training camp. This practice marks a change, as McCarthy emphasizes player health and has opted to avoid tackling to the ground. Warren noted that the intensity differs significantly from past camps under Mike Tomlin, suggesting a shift in training philosophy as the team prepares for the upcoming season. The decision not to tackle in practice may indicate adjustments in the approach to player safety.
- •Warren calls practice the most uneventful in his training camp experience.
- •McCarthy stresses player health, avoiding tackling to the ground.
- •Warren has been with the Steelers for five training camps.
- •Differences noted between McCarthy's and Tomlin's coaching styles.
- 11:25 PMYahoo Sports — Jaylen Warren: First day of practice in pads was "most tame, uneventful" he's seen
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