31-07-2025
Big takeaways from the Steelers first padded training camp practice
Wednesday was a huge day for the Pittsburgh Steelers at Saint Vincent College. After rain on Tuesday caused the Steelers to postpone their first padded practice, the crowd came out in droves today to see some hitting and to see Pat McAfee broadcasting live from practice. McAfee, the fans and the team did not disappoint. Here are our big takeaways from practice.
Calvin Anderson and Troy Fautanu dominate
The Steelers' starting offensive tackles got the best of the Steelers' top edge rushers today. Troy Fautanu and Calvin Anderson each went 2-0 against T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith, respectively. Meanwhile, Broderick Jones remains sidelined with an injury.
Calvin Austin burns Darius Slay
One of the best plays of the day was wide receiver Calvin Austin turning on the jets and blowing past cornerback Darius Slay for an easy touchdown. Austin's speed might be the real X-Factor on the Steelers offense this season.
Pat McAfee steals the show
Practice was great but it was the live broadcast by Pat McAfee that stole the show. He had the fans fired up, players and coaches speaking freely and drew the biggest crowd Saint Vincent College had ever seen
No big dust ups
We expected a scrum or two between the offense and defensive lines but both sides kept their composure. Even in backs-on-backers, guys were physical and aggressive but hled it together.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Big takeaways from the Steelers first padded training camp practice
