For the better part of the last two months, Steelers players have been regulars at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex working in preparation for the 2022 season.
It started with strength and conditioning workouts, advanced to OTAs, and closed this week with the only mandatory portion, the team's minicamp.
It was an opportunity for veteran free agents new to the team and rookies to not only learn the playbook, but also learn about each other.
One player who has taken full advantage of the time is quarterback Mitch Trubisky, who not only gelled with his teammates on the field, but off the field as well.
"I just feel very fortunate and lucky that I landed here in Pittsburgh," said Trubisky at the close of minicamp. "I am happy to be here with these guys and this team, coaching staff and everyone…the city and the fans. I feel like I am in a very fortunate situation, and I am excited for the opportunity.
"A part of me wishes we were still going next week. We've got some time off, so we have to take care of our bodies and get ready for training camp. But it was a lot of fun, especially the last couple years when OTAs with Covid have looked different, being at home, being virtual. So being together, being able to build that chemistry and be around the guys and have fun on the field like that, it's bittersweet it's over. But I feel good about the work we put in so far."
The Steelers participate in Day 3 of the 2022 minicamp at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Chris Oladokun (5) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Thursday June 9, 2022 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Abigail Dean / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The Pittsburgh Steelers participate in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Thursday June 9, 2022 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Abigail Dean / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers guard Nate Gilliam (62) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Thursday June 9, 2022 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Abigail Dean / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The Pittsburgh Steelers participate in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Thursday June 9, 2022 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Abigail Dean / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Anthony Miller (17) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Thursday June 9, 2022 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Abigail Dean / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers guard Nate Gilliam (62) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Thursday June 9, 2022 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Abigail Dean / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Thursday June 9, 2022 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Abigail Dean / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Thursday June 9, 2022 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Abigail Dean / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Marcus Allen (27) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Thursday June 9, 2022 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Abigail Dean / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The Pittsburgh Steelers participate in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Thursday June 9, 2022 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Abigail Dean / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Tyler Snead (84) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Thursday June 9, 2022 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Abigail Dean / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Thursday June 9, 2022 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Abigail Dean / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers fullback Derek Watt (44) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Thursday June 9, 2022 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Abigail Dean / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Thursday June 9, 2022 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Abigail Dean / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end/fullback Connor Heyward (83) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Thursday June 9, 2022 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Abigail Dean / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Cody White (15) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Thursday June 9, 2022 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Abigail Dean / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Chris Oladokun (5) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Thursday June 9, 2022 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Abigail Dean / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Myles Jack (51) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Thursday June 9, 2022 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Abigail Dean / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Thursday June 9, 2022 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Abigail Dean / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Thursday June 9, 2022 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Abigail Dean / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Myles Jack (51) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Thursday June 9, 2022 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Abigail Dean / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Gunner Olszewski (89) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Thursday June 9, 2022 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Abigail Dean / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Delontae Scott (50) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Thursday June 9, 2022 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Abigail Dean / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Delontae Scott (50) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Thursday June 9, 2022 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Abigail Dean / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Marcus Allen (27) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Thursday June 9, 2022 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Abigail Dean / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Jordan Tucker (72) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Thursday June 9, 2022 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Abigail Dean / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The Pittsburgh Steelers participate in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Thursday June 9, 2022 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Abigail Dean / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The Pittsburgh Steelers participate in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Thursday June 9, 2022 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Abigail Dean / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers center J.C. Hassenauer (60) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Thursday June 9, 2022 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Abigail Dean / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Dan Moore Jr. (65) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Thursday June 9, 2022 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Abigail Dean / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.D. Moultry (46) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Thursday June 9, 2022 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Abigail Dean / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Tyree Johnson (44) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Thursday June 9, 2022 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Abigail Dean / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The Pittsburgh Steelers participate in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Thursday June 9, 2022 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Abigail Dean / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Thursday June 9, 2022 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Abigail Dean / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Tyler Vaughns (80) participates in the Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Thursday June 9, 2022 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Abigail Dean / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2022 minicamp, Thursday June 9, 2022. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Gunner Olszewski (89) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2022 minicamp, Thursday June 9, 2022. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Chaz Green (74), Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Kevin Dotson (69), and Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Chukwuma Okorafor (76) practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2022 minicamp, Thursday June 9, 2022. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers center Mason Cole (61) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2022 minicamp, Thursday June 9, 2022. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Donovan Stiner (37) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2022 minicamp, Thursday June 9, 2022. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The Pittsburgh Steelers practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2022 minicamp, Thursday June 9, 2022. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Dan Moore Jr. (65) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2022 minicamp, Thursday June 9, 2022. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2022 minicamp, Thursday June 9, 2022. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterbacks practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2022 minicamp, Thursday June 9, 2022. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) and Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Zach Gentry (81) practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2022 minicamp, Thursday June 9, 2022. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The Pittsburgh Steelers practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2022 minicamp, Thursday June 9, 2022. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2022 minicamp, Thursday June 9, 2022. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2022 minicamp, Thursday June 9, 2022. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2022 minicamp, Thursday June 9, 2022. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2022 minicamp, Thursday June 9, 2022. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2022 minicamp, Thursday June 9, 2022. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Isaiahh Loudermilk (92) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2022 minicamp, Thursday June 9, 2022. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Henry Mondeaux (99) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2022 minicamp, Thursday June 9, 2022. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2022 minicamp, Thursday June 9, 2022. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2022 minicamp, Thursday June 9, 2022. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2022 minicamp, Thursday June 9, 2022. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Tyree Johnson (44) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2022 minicamp, Thursday June 9, 2022. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2022 minicamp, Thursday June 9, 2022. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2022 minicamp, Thursday June 9, 2022. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The Pittsburgh Steelers practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2022 minicamp, Thursday June 9, 2022. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jace Sternberger (85) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2022 minicamp, Thursday June 9, 2022. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Zach Gentry (81) and Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2022 minicamp, Thursday June 9, 2022. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The Pittsburgh Steelers practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2022 minicamp, Thursday June 9, 2022. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2022 minicamp, Thursday June 9, 2022. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Chris Oladokun (5) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2022 minicamp, Thursday June 9, 2022. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (9) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2022 minicamp, Thursday June 9, 2022. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2022 minicamp, Thursday June 9, 2022. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2022 minicamp, Thursday June 9, 2022. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
While the group work might be over until the Steelers report to training camp at Saint Vincent College on July 26, with the first practice on July 27, the work isn't over. Players will be spending time working out on their own, staying in shape, and even getting together for workouts.
Trubisky has encouraged others to join him in Florida to workout together, including fellow quarterback and No. 1 draft pick, Kenny Pickett and veteran Mason Rudolph.
"We already talked about meeting up down there, training and hanging out," said Pickett. "I definitely want to use those guys. They are great teammates as a resource and to help me learn. I can't say enough great things about how they have been."
