All though the Pittsburgh Steelers have a week of training camp under their belts, it was on Tuesday that football officially returned to Latrobe.
That's because the team put on pads for the first time, giving us a chance to truly evaluate what the 2024 version of the franchise will look like.
It's safe to say that day five of camp gave us plenty of takeaways.
Rookie WR Roman Wilson Leaves Practice on a Cart
Roman Wilson was injured during Seven Shots , taking a jet sweep before being tackled awkwardly. He was attended to by the training staff before exiting practice on a cart. The severity and injury are still up in the air for now, with Head Coach Mike Tomlin telling the media that Wilson has an ankle sprain and will be evaluated in the coming days.
Russell Wilson Goes Perfect in 7 on 7
While Russell Wilson looked to be ready from the jump given his helmet and full pads, the QB didn't participate in Seven Shots and only took one rep in all of the 11 on 11 periods, which was merely a handoff.
In 7 on 7, there are obviously no linemen, and Pittsburgh figured it would be best to get him his reps there, preventing anyone from getting near his feet and legs.
But there were still defensive backs present and for Wilson to go perfect on every rep including what was called a rocket to Connor Heyward to close is a good sign.
It's safe to assume Wilson will generate more reps, including during team periods as the week progresses.
Justin Fields Best Day Yet
Justin Fields had a first week that was inconsistent at best . The pads came on and he was anything but. Fields lead the offense to a 4-3 win in Seven Shots , including going 4-1 during his reps. He then opened the team period going three for three in completions including reportedly ripping a 20-yard out to Van Jefferson.
He would then add that highlight-worthy run above before closing out a perfect run that mirrored Russell Wilson's 7 on 7 set of throws.
Stacking days is what matters most for Fields, especially as Russell Wilson returns from injury. If the two of them can keep this up, it's going leave Mike Tomlin with a difficult decision to make come September.
Notes-Takeaways from 1 on 1's
Backs on Backers
- LB Jeremiah Moon walks back TE Pat Freiermuth
- RB Jaylen Warren sweeps LB Patrick Queen, goes 3 for 3
- RB Aaron Shampklin makes Payton Wilson go to a knee after a strike to the chest
- TE Darnell Washington dominates
- RB Najee wins vs. LB Elandon Roberts, who gets him back next rep
- LB Payton Wilson spins past Jaylen Warren, Warren then stuns him and pancakes him to the ground
OL Vs. DL
- T.J. Watt bullrushes rookie Troy Fautanu to the dirt, Fautanu wins the next two reps
- Fautanu goes 1-1 vs. Kyron Johnson, loses lone rep to Herbig
Other Injury news
- Cordarrelle Patterson still out with a hamstring, was seen working off to the side
- Dean Lowry also spotted working off to the side
- Rodney Williams missed practice again with an AC sprain in his shoulder
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