{
  "id": 1289977,
  "title": "Steelers going back-to-back padded training camp practices",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/steelers-going-back-to-back-padded-training-camp-practices",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T14:55:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/steelers-going-back-back-padded-145526264.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to begin back-to-back padded training camp practices this week, following a strong preseason win. However, rain can often force the team indoors and away from pads at inconvenient times, a common challenge at their training camp location at Saint Vincent. Head coach Mike McCarthy has introduced significant changes to the team's training camp routine. Unlike previous practices that included live tackling, McCarthy's approach focuses on data, analytics, and meticulous attention to detail. While players have noted his practices as uneventful, the results on the field seem to suggest otherwise. During Thursday's preseason game, the Steelers' offense, particularly the passing game, displayed impressive explosiveness and efficiency, regardless of which players were on the field. The team's next match-up is scheduled for Friday, August 21, against the New York Jets in their Week Two preseason contest.",
  "summary": "According to Steelers HC Mike McCarthy, the team plans to practice in pads the next two days, if the weather permits.",
  "key_points": [
    "Pittsburgh Steelers start back-to-back padded practices.",
    "Head coach Mike McCarthy alters training camp routine.",
    "Next preseason game against New York Jets on August 21."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "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."
}