Steelers prepare for training camp under new coach Mike McCarthy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 1:45 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers gear up for their first full-pads practice without Mike Tomlin as head coach. Under Mike McCarthy's direction, the team will implement a no-tackling approach during camp, sparking discussions on how this will affect player preparation. Inside linebacker Payton Wilson expressed a desire for tackling, while linebacker Patrick Queen noted the importance of pre-tackle fundamentals. McCarthy aims to maintain a physical training environment while ensuring player health ahead of the season. This shift marks a significant change in Steelers' training camp culture established during Tomlin's tenure.
- •First full-pads practice without Mike Tomlin scheduled for this week.
- •McCarthy clarifies camp will remain physical despite no tackling.
- •Payton Wilson and Patrick Queen comment on new practice approach.
- •Shift from traditional tackling drills to focus on pre-tackle techniques.
- 1:45 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers prepare for first full-pads practice of post-Mike Tomlin era
"After 19 years of hard-hitting, tackling-to-the-ground training-camp practices under Mike Tomlin, the Steelers will put on pads for the first time in 20 years without Tomlin running the show.
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