{
  "id": 107531,
  "title": "Intensity ramps up slightly as Steelers head into second week of training camp",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/intensity-ramps-up-slightly-as-steelers-head-into-second-week-of",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-04T00:27:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/intensity-ramps-slightly-steelers-head-002748295.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Pittsburgh Steelers kicked off their second week of training camp practice, marking an increase in intensity as players donned pads and engaged in more physical drills. Head coach Mike McCarthy cautioned that while they are in pads, they remain in a restricted mode. The offense and defensive line engaged in pass protection drills, and the secondary participated in 11-on-11 drills. Channel 11 reporter Pat Freiermuth noted that \"there was a little extra excitement, a little nerves.\" Deshon Elliott, the safety who has yet to fully participate in camp, is working back from a season-ending injury last year, and McCarthy emphasized the team's cautious approach as they prioritize Elliott's recovery.",
  "summary": "The offense and defensive line battled in true pass protection drills, and the secondary was flying around in 11-on-11s.",
  "key_points": [
    "Steelers increase training camp intensity.",
    "Players practice with pads, engage in physical drills.",
    "Coach McCarthy cautions restricted mode."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Steelers' increased intensity in padded practice still operates under a cautious framework, particularly evident in the team's careful handling of safety Deshon Elliott's recovery from last year's season-ending injury.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}