Pittsburgh Steelers overhaul training camp under new head coach Mike McCarthy
Mike McCarthy took over as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers and immediately changed the approach to training camp at Saint Vincent College. Practices now start around 11:20 a.m., are limited to under two hours in the first week, and no live tackling is allowed; dummies and foot‑work drills replace the traditional full‑contact sessions. The camp features more cameras and extensive film analysis, with McCarthy emphasizing mental and emotional toughness, saying the nervous system needs training as much as the body.
The roster day included a tryout by former Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Seth Henigan, alongside several skill‑position players. Veteran edge rusher T. J. Watt moved into his dorm for his tenth season and recalled interactions with former coach Mike Tomlin. Wide receiver DK Metcalf noted McCarthy’s offensive background will bring a different perspective to the team’s preparation.
Entities: DK Metcalf · Mike McCarthy · Patrick Graham · Pittsburgh Steelers · Saint Vincent College · Seth Henigan · T. J. Watt
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The NFL banned the Oklahoma drill league‑wide in 2019. (article 5ec46b30-b5a0-4385-822f-6bb5cd837f31)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Practice start times at the Steelers camp have been moved to about 11:20 a.m. (article 440acf36-60dd-4bd9-add3-5cd21a0df8b1)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Seth Henigan finished his college career with 14,266 passing yards, 104 touchdowns and 31 interceptions in 50 games. (article eee0a7e2-f889-4df7-8029-8aa12c35cb05)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 2011 NFL CBA eliminated two‑a‑day practices. (article 5ec46b30-b5a0-4385-822f-6bb5cd837f31)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Mike McCarthy is the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2026 season. (multiple articles)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Live tackling has been eliminated from the Steelers' training camp and will be replaced by dummy and footwork drills. (multiple articles)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] T. J. Watt moved into his dormitory at Saint Vincent College for his 10th NFL season. (article 440acf36-60dd-4bd9-add3-5cd21a0df8b1)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Former Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Seth Henigan participated in a Steelers tryout during the second day of camp. (article eee0a7e2-f889-4df7-8029-8aa12c35cb05)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Mike McCarthy is the new head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. (All three articles describe McCarthy's arrival and first day.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] T. J. Watt moved into his dorm at Saint Vincent College for his 10th NFL season. (Article 3 mentions Watt’s dorm move.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The camp will feature increased camera usage and film analysis. (Article 3 describes more cameras and analytical focus.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Former Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Seth Henigan had a tryout with the Steelers. (Article 2 lists Henigan among tryout participants.)