The Pittsburgh Steelers are back, and that means it’s time to get you, the loyal fan base, up to speed on what is happening at practice on Thursday, August 3.

Can’t make it to St. Vincent College in Latrobe, PA? Our goal is to help keep you up-to-date with everything that’s going on…as it happens. At times the article can get bogged down due to the high volume of tweets, so I will continue to do my best to be more selective.

Get the latest news on the “7 Shots” drill, as well as who might be showing out in the backs-on-backers drill. Don’t have a Twitter handle? Don’t worry about it! Just follow along as the news comes (we’ll update it as often as possible when the information becomes available), and feel free to respond to the news in the comment section below!

Enjoy the news coming from practice, and be sure to stay tuned to Steel Curtain Network as we deliver the best, in-depth news surrounding the black-and-gold as the team prepares for the 2023 regular season.

Note: Newer tweets will be added at the bottom to give a better timeline for when viewing at a later date.

HERE WE GO STEELERS!

Diontae Johnson on how the Steelers offense can/will be better this year pic.twitter.com/CeMY10vZDY

— Chris Adamski (@C_AdamskiTrib) August 3, 2023

Thursday practice getting ready to go here in Latrobe. pic.twitter.com/j6IHnF3qo7

— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) August 3, 2023

Steelers safety depth is shot. No Kazee. No Minkah. Don’t think Keanu Neal will go either.

Down the top three safeties.

— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) August 3, 2023

No DeMarvin Leal today after hurting his ankle yesterday. Has a wrap on it.

— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) August 3, 2023

No Diontae Johnson today.

— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) August 3, 2023

Tight end blocking drill literally starts among the fans and slowly moves to the field depending on how far the sled is pushed. pic.twitter.com/mkk9EmF17t

— Joe Rutter (@tribjoerutter) August 3, 2023

Cole Holcomb working on block shedding pic.twitter.com/t7c7ZIUqIq

— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) August 3, 2023

No helmets today for Diontae Johnson and Allen Robinson. Appears they are getting the day off.

— Joe Rutter (@tribjoerutter) August 3, 2023

Isaac Seumalo also getting a breather.

— Joe Rutter (@tribjoerutter) August 3, 2023

Proof that John Lovett indeed is alive after getting bowled over twice Tuesday in backs on backers drill. He had been MIA since then. pic.twitter.com/I28ecvfWZx

— Joe Rutter (@tribjoerutter) August 3, 2023

I’ve seen pony and pistol sets during some soft run stuff today for the Steelers. Both interesting. Out of 11 and 12 personnel.

— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) August 3, 2023

Among the defensive players getting a day off are T.J Watt and Cam Heyward.

— Joe Rutter (@tribjoerutter) August 3, 2023

Seven Shots time

— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) August 3, 2023

With Isaac Seumalo getting the day off, Nate Herbig slides into first team LG spot.

— Joe Rutter (@tribjoerutter) August 3, 2023

Kenny Pickett looks to try to hit George Pickens on a slant but it’s batted down by Highsmith. 1-0 defense.

— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) August 3, 2023

Pickett gets pressured up the middle by Larry Ogunjobi but moves to the left and finds George Pickens in the endzone. Touchdown.

— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) August 3, 2023

Pickett tried to hit Pat Freiermuth on an out route but Tre Norwood breaks it up.

— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) August 3, 2023

Calvin Austin gets hit on a pivot route but drops it as Chris Wilcox comes in and hits him.

— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) August 3, 2023

Trubisky floats it for Ja’Marcus Bradley and it’s broken up by Kenny Robinson. But Robinson gets in his face and gets rung up for unsportsmanlike conduct. So that one goes to the offense.

— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) August 3, 2023

Mitch Trubisky tries to hit Connor Heyward on an out route but Tre Norwood breaks it up.

— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) August 3, 2023

Mitch Trubisky looks for Hakeem Butler on a slant and it’s on the money but Butler drops it. Defense wins 5-2.

— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) August 3, 2023

Calvin Austin uses his speed on a corner route and burns Chandon Sullivan. Pickett hits him in the corner for a touchdown

— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) August 3, 2023

George Pickens beats Joey Porter Jr. on a deep nine route and makes the toe tapping grab. Porter gets called for holding on top of it. Not his best rep.

— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) August 3, 2023

No pads. Vets off. Not gonna be an eventful practice.

— Mark Kaboly (@MarkKaboly) August 3, 2023

Lots of drops today for the Steelers weapons group. Pretty sloppy day so far.

— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) August 3, 2023

Jump ball fade between Hakeem Butler and Joey Porter Jr. and Porter rips it away for the INT.

— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) August 3, 2023

Gunner Olszewski takes a jet sweep and the defense gets put it in a blender. 16 yard gain.

— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) August 3, 2023

Toss to Darnell Washington’s side and Washington just kicks out Quincy Roche. Cleared that whole edge.

— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) August 3, 2023

Madre Harper had a day. A number of PBUs and a forced fumble. Good showing for the traitsy CB.

— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) August 3, 2023

Today’s JPJ-George Pickens highlight: Porter knocked a deep ball away from Pickens, but Pickens recovered it and caught it — out of bounds.

— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) August 3, 2023

https://twitter.com/farabaughfb/status/1687185562862555138?s=46&t=8xsXSLoB4NFPI3XaU4k_lg

Nick Herbig and Keeanu Benton combine for a sack of Kenny Pickett.

— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) August 3, 2023

Rare mistake for Connor Heyward, who makes a nice catch down the midddle but has the ball punched out by Chandon Sullivan. Mike Tomlin yelling at the TEs to keep the ball off the ground.

— Brian Batko (@BrianBatko) August 3, 2023

Mitch Trubisky goes deep for Dez Fitzpatrick and James Pierre makes a great full extension pass breakup. Great play by Pierre.

— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) August 3, 2023

George Pickens burns Joey Porter Jr. again down the sideline.

— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) August 3, 2023

Things I wish I had video of: George Pickens hauling in an over-the-shoulder catch deep down the sideline, going out of bounds and transitioning right into a handshake with Art Rooney II who was standing there.

— Brian Batko (@BrianBatko) August 3, 2023

Not the best day for Hakeem Butler. Three drops today.

— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) August 3, 2023

After a completion to Gunner Olszewski on first down, Chuks Okorafor has a bad false start. That’s…not what you want.

— Brian Batko (@BrianBatko) August 3, 2023

And now Joey Porter Jr. Does intercept Kenny Pickett to win that period for the starting defense. Pickett was looking for Cody White at the 30 and Porter made a great sliding catch while dragging his feet.

— Brian Batko (@BrianBatko) August 3, 2023

Interesting.
Isaiahh Loudermilk getting snaps at EDGE

— Chris Adamski (@C_AdamskiTrib) August 3, 2023

Rodney Williams has made a number of catches today in team and now the two minute drill to move the chains.

— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) August 3, 2023

Wow. Mitch Trubisky finds Darnell Washington on the seam route for a 25 yard touchdown for a successful two minute drills. Washington just climbed the ladder and made the catch over everyone.

— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) August 3, 2023

That’s all for practice today. Good day for the rookies. JPJ, Darnell Washington, and Benton all flashed. pic.twitter.com/Y7kSKNpo5g

— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) August 3, 2023

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