Steelers training camp predictions feature player position changes and competition
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 9:31 AM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to begin training camp next week with new head coach Mike McCarthy. Predictions include Max Iheanachor winning the starting right tackle job while Gennings Dunker does not secure the right guard position. Jalen Ramsey may transition back to safety as the team relies on rookie cornerback Daylen Everett. Nick Herbig is expected to play inside linebacker, and Rico Dowdle might emerge as the starting running back. Aaron Rodgers is anticipated to thrive in the new offensive scheme, reminiscent of his earlier success.
- •Steelers training camp starts next week under head coach Mike McCarthy.
- •Max Iheanachor is favored to start at right tackle.
- •Gennings Dunker expected to lose right guard competition to Spencer Anderson.
- •Jalen Ramsey may return to safety in a positional shift.
- •Rico Dowdle could take the lead at running back by the end of camp.
- 9:31 AMYahoo Sports — 6 bold predictions for the Steelers at training camp
"We have a pretty good idea of what the Pittsburgh Steelers roster stands heading into training camp but a lot will change.
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