Following an intensive Friday Night Lights practice and a storm delay, the Steelers entered the field at St. Vincent College for a practice session sans pads, which was appropriate given all of the hitting the previous day.
Today's training camp storylines include a Badger making an impact, a UDFA on the rise, and major chemistry brewing with receivers.
So, Steelers fans, let's go!
Injury Report
As expected, a physical day of practice took its toll on many who participated this afternoon. Tight end Darnell Washington was seen with a brace on his left arm. Linebacker Patrick Queen did not partake in this afternoon's session due to a foot/ankle injury sustained yesterday. As for edge rusher Jeremiah Moon, he missed his second straight day due to an undisclosed injury.
Worth noting as well is defensive back Grayland Arnold, who missed this third straight practice.
Injury List -
WR Roman Wilson: Ankle
TE Darnell Washington: Arm (limited)
LB PatricK Queen: Ankle/foot
LB Jeremiah Moon: Undisclosed
DB Grayland Arnold: Undisclosed
OL Broderick Jones: Arm (limited)
OLB David Perales: Knee (Reserve/Injured list)
RB Cordarrelle Patterson: Hamstring
LB Cole Holcomb: PUP (Physically Unable to Perform) List
DL Dean Lowry: PUP (Physically Unable to Perform) List
Steelers Camp Day 9 Recap
Beanie Bishop's Stock Is Rising
A player whose stock has risen as of late is UDFA defensive back Beanie Bishop. In Week 1, Bishop earned snaps with the first-team defense due to his level of play. His ability to make splash plays had garnered attention from the coaches. In today's practice, he accounted for a pick-six during one of the team sessions. If he's able to transfer his play into one of the upcoming preseason games, he has a good chance of gaining a roster spot.
Fields Building Chemistry With Receivers
With each session, Justin Fields appears to be more at ease as quarterback 1. Since Week 1, he has connected with both receivers, George Pickens and Van Jefferson, for touchdowns. It has mostly been with George Pickens during "seven shots," but during team workouts, he constantly finds him open. Similarly, he connected with Jefferson for at least two touchdowns during today's practice. Though one would expect Russell Wilson to start in Week 1, the pendulum is currently swinging in Fields' favor.
Nick Herbig Is Becoming A Force
If there is a player who should be on the radar of Steelers fans, it is second-year linebacker Nick Herbig out of Wisconsin. During today's session, he registered multiple would-be sacks in different team sessions. All that time he spent in the offseason with T.J. Watt is seemingly paying off because he looks to be exponentially better than he was in his rookie year.
Comments