Steelers release 2021 training camp schedule

The Steelers will have fans in attendance for training camp practices at Heinz Field this year.

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On Thursday, the Pittsburgh Steelers announced the dates of the Steelers training camp practices at Heinz Field. The NFL did not approve the Steelers COVID-19 protocol plan to allow them to return to St. Vincent College so the team will hold training camp at their own facilities.

According to the team, fans will be allowed to attend practices if they have a ticket and applies to all the dates in the tweet above.

“A limited number of tickets will be available via Ticketmaster at 10 a.m. ET on Saturday, July 10, and seats will be assigned on a first-come-first-serve basis,” the Steelers said.

The Steelers report to camp on July 28 and will actually play their first preseason game just eight days later when they take on the Dallas Cowboys in the Hall of Fame Game.

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Steelers 2021 training camp: 5 things to watch for from Matt Canada’s offense

Matt Canada could turn this into a whole new offense this season.

In just a few weeks, the Pittsburgh Steelers will convene for their 2021 training camp and will be doing it with new offensive coordinator Matt Canada in charge of the offense. Here are five things we are going to be watching for during training camp.

NFL not allowing Steelers training camp at Saint Vincent College in 2021

The Steelers will hold training camp at Heinz Field again this season.

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On Thursday, the Pittsburgh Steelers announced their 2021 training camp would be split between Heinz Field and their Pittsburgh training complex but would not return to Saint Vincent College. This is due to the league’s decision about COVID-19 protocols. The Steelers submitted a protocol plan for Latrobe but it was rejected by the league.

2020 marked the first time in 54 years the Steelers didn’t hold their annual training camp in Latrobe. According to the team, some fans will be permitted but the logistics of this have yet to be finalized.

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Bleacher Report misses the mark on Steelers biggest training camp question

Should the Steelers be worried about Ben Roethlisberger and Matt Canada getting along?

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When the Pittsburgh Steelers get together next month for training camp, there are going to be lots of questions to be answered. This team is getting back together after a complete meltdown at the end of last season culminating with a first-round playoff loss to the Cleveland Browns.

But Bleacher Report, who put out their biggest training camp question for each team, missed the lede with Pittsburgh’s training camp. According to B/R, the biggest question for the Steelers will be in quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and offensive coordinator Matt Canada will get along.

Here’s what they had to say about it:

It’s easy to understand why Big Ben might be stubborn about how things are done this deep into his career, but the Steelers used a first-round draft pick on running back Najee Harris in April, and at the college level, Canada employed plenty of pre-snap movement and had his quarterbacks under center frequently. 

I hate to break it to Bleacher Report but this would rank fairly low for most and I doubt it is even on the radar of the Steelers. Roethlisberger knew when he signed his new contract he was coming back to a brand new offense. Canada isn’t going to give Roethlisberger anything he doesn’t feel comfortable running and honestly, it will be 2022 until we see the full Canada system.

Better questions relate to things like a completely re-tooled offensive line or the lack of depth at that position. Or perhaps how the Steelers will replace starting cornerbacks Steven Nelson and Mike Hilton.

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Steelers 2021 training camp preview: Running backs

Here is a quick look at the Steelers running backs heading into training camp.

All eyes will be on the Pittsburgh Steelers running backs at training camp this year. The Steelers run game fell flat in 2020 and the team has made some significant changes in an attempt to bring balance to the offense. Here is what to expect from the Steelers backs at training camp.

Steelers 2021 training camp preview: Quarterbacks

The Steelers are in search of their backup quarterback at training camp.

While we don’t have all the details yet, the Pittsburgh Steelers will be having training camp somewhere in a month. Between now and then, we will give you the rundown on all the players Pittsburgh will be bringing to training camp and first up are the quarterbacks.

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