Steelers training camp: Punches thrown and a clear leader for the RB3 role headline Sunday’s practice
Everything you need to know from an eventful day 13 of Steelers training camp.
On the last day of training camp, the Steelers held an intense, hour-long practice that ended in a brawl involving several players. Wide receiver Max Hurleman and rookie safety Robert Spears-Jennings engaged in a physical altercation, which prompted the entire team to intervene. The situation escalated when tight end Jaheim Bell and safety DeShon Elliott also began fighting.
Bell allegedly ripped off Elliott's helmet and punched him in the face, leading to his removal from practice. The incident seemed to stem from frustration between the offense and defense over linebacker Elandon Roberts disregarding the "no live tackling" rules. Head coach Mike Tomlin praised running back Lew Nichols, who has shown strong performance and support from the offense.
Quarterback Mike Rodgers continues to connect well with wide receiver Roman Wilson, who has excelled in practice. Other promising players included Eli Heidenreich, CB D’Shawn Jamison, and DL Yahya Black, who showed improvement in run defense. Elandon Roberts returned to his number 50 jersey, while Jamin Davis switched to 57. DeShon Elliott and Darnell Washington were involved in a pre-fight altercation that likely contributed to the brawl.
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