Mike McCarthy reshapes Steelers training camp philosophy on player workload
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 7:28 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy announced a shift in training camp practices, stating the team would not engage in live tackling. He reflected on his regrets from coaching the 2006 Packers, emphasizing that overworking players led him to adopt a more cautious methodology. Using modern sports science, McCarthy aims to prioritize player safety and health, avoiding the intense contact drills that can lead to injuries. The decision represents a significant change from traditional high-contact training camps, aiming to keep players fresh for the season's latter stages.
- •Steelers will avoid live tackling during training camp.
- •McCarthy reflects on his 2006 coaching lessons.
- •New methods prioritize player safety and welfare.
- •Use of GPS data helps monitor player workload.
- •Shift aims to keep players healthy for December games.
- 7:28 PMYahoo Sports — How a 2006 coaching regret reshaped Mike McCarthy's camp philosophy
"Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike McCarthy explains how overworking his 2006 Packers team changed his approach to player workload and practice contact.
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