No Live Tackling: Mike McCarthy Confirms Major Change To Steelers Training Camp
The Steelers are scrapping live tackling at camp, a first‑ever shift under new coach Mike McCarthy.
The story so far
The change was detailed in a Steelers.com release describing a new practice structure and supported by a Pittsburgh Post‑Gazette analysis that notes the departure from the Tomlin era. However, the team has not specified how contact drills will be substituted or the impact on player readiness.
Steelers.com quoted offensive line coach Karim Khan saying the adjustment is “critical for us” as the staff lays a foundation built on technique and conditioning. The approach marks a clear departure from previous live‑tackle drills and will shape the preseason routine.
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Who reported it (4)
- Why Mike McCarthy's first Steelers training camp will be much different than how Mike Tomlin did it Pittsburgh Post-Gazette · 3h ago
- 'Critical for us': Khan, McCarthy lay foundation in camp Steelers.com · 6h ago
- Mike McCarthy makes one huge change to Steelers training camp practice Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
- No Live Tackling: Mike McCarthy Confirms Major Change To Steelers Training Camp Steelers Depot · 6h ago broke it first
The obvious questions
What specific practice change is being implemented?
Live tackling will be removed from the Steelers' training camp drills.
Who announced the new practice policy?
Head coach Mike McCarthy confirmed the change.
How is the new approach described by staff?
It is called “critical for us,” focusing on technique and conditioning.
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