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Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Steelers training camp fight breaks out after massive hit on rookie RB Kaleb Johnson
Steelers tempers were high at training camp, as fists flew between the offensive and defensive lines. According to PennLive's Nick Farabaugh, DT Esezi Otomewo delivered a huge hit following a run by rookie RB Kaleb Johnson during a team drill on Wednesday — despite players wearing lighter spider pads at practice. The offensive line didn't take the overaggressive behavior lying down, leading to a physical altercation over the massive hit — in which OT Troy Fautanu was spotted taking a swing at Otomewo. With the Steelers' preseason opener just around the corner and nearly 30 days until the Week 1 regular-season matchup against the Jets, it's no wonder the offensive line took exception to the hit — especially as injuries continue to pile up at training camp, including rookie QB Will Howard's preseason-ending hand fracture. Hopefully these fiery altercations result in a better game-day performance — which fans will get a first glimpse of when the Steelers face off against the Jaguars in the preseason opener on August 9 at 7:00 PM EST. For up-to-date Steelers coverage, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like. This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers camp fight breaks out after huge hit on rookie Kaleb Johnson
USA Today
4 days ago
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- USA Today
Steelers training camp fight breaks out after massive hit on rookie RB Kaleb Johnson
Esezi Otomewo decked Kaleb Johnson on a run. Team is only in spiders and the OL especially took swung at him. Lots of jawing back and forth. Steelers tempers were high at training camp, as fists flew between the offensive and defensive lines. According to PennLive's Nick Farabaugh, DT Esezi Otomewo delivered a huge hit following a run by rookie RB Kaleb Johnson during a team drill on Wednesday — despite players wearing lighter spider pads at practice. The offensive line didn't take the overaggressive behavior lying down, leading to a physical altercation over the massive hit — in which OT Troy Fautanu was spotted taking a swing at Otomewo. With the Steelers' preseason opener just around the corner and nearly 30 days until the Week 1 regular-season matchup against the Jets, it's no wonder the offensive line took exception to the hit — especially as injuries continue to pile up at training camp, including rookie QB Will Howard's preseason-ending hand fracture. Hopefully these fiery altercations result in a better game-day performance — which fans will get a first glimpse of when the Steelers face off against the Jaguars in the preseason opener on August 9 at 7:00 PM EST. For up-to-date Steelers coverage, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like.
Yahoo
02-08-2025
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- Yahoo
Steelers defender suffers knee injury, carted off field at training camp
The Steelers' injuries are beginning to pile up — as a fourth-year defender needed help getting off the field on Wednesday. During the first training camp practice with pads, it was reported that Steelers DE Esezi Otomewo was rolled up on and was subsequently carted off the field. Following camp practice, Steelers HC Mike Tomlin told reporters that the only injury worth noting was Otomewo's knee, which was in the process of being evaluated — an unfortunate situation for the underrated defensive lineman. Otomewo, who previously spent time with the Vikings and Jaguars since entering the league in 2022, was a part of the Steelers' offseason plan to rebuild the defensive line — particularly the run defense. Hopefully, Otomewo's injury doesn't force him to miss a significant period of time — but it's never a good sign when the carts come out. For up-to-date Steelers coverage, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like. This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers defender suffers knee injury at training camp
