Highlights from practice No. 19 of training camp:
- The search for a nickel-cornerback continues.
- CB Antoine Brooks Jr., the front runner for the sub-package position vacated by CB Mike Hilton's departure via free agency, returned to practice today but CB Arthur Maulet continued getting first-team reps when five-defensive backs were required.
- And Maulet wasn't the only one.
- "I'm not ready to discuss that," head coach Mike Tomlin responded when asked if Maulet was making a move at the position. "We got guys working, got a lot of guys working there.
- "We got options there that haven't been working there, to be quite honest with you."
- The Steelers explored one of those today when CB Cam Sutton lined up at nickel-cornerback in a "Defense-7-on-7."
- Sutton was replaced outside by CB James Pierre, an option that has been contemplated and discussed as a possible alternative to replacing Hilton, most recently by defensive coordinator Keith Butler on Tuesday.
- Sutton played the nickel in a unit that included CBs Pierre and Joe Haden, SS Terrell Edmunds, FS Minkah Fitzpatrick and LBs Joe Schobert and Devin Bush.
- Maulet played the nickel with the second group in 7-on-7.
- The Steelers followed the same rotation in an 11-on-11 "Defense-Team Drive."
- Undrafted rookie CB Shakur Brown lined up at nickel in 11-on-11 "Offense-Team/Third Down."
- Brooks worked there during 11-on-11 "Offense-Team."
- "What you're looking at might not be the only candidates," Tomlin said.
Take a look at the Steelers training and preparing for the 2021 season at Heinz Field
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
A general view at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Arthur Maulet (35) and Pittsburgh Steelers safety Miles Killebrew (28) train at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Shakur Brown (29) and Pittsburgh Steelers safety Antoine Brooks Jr. (25) train at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Anthony McFarland Jr. (26) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. (24) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) train at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) train at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington (13) and Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) train at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Miles Killebrew (28) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Cody White (15) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) and Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin train at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins (3) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron (85) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) and Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Justin Layne (31) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron (85) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Tre Norwood (21) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Mark Gilbert (17) and Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Anthony Johnson (83) train at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers fullback Derek Watt (44) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Trey Edmunds (33) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
A general view at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron (85) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. (24) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Tony Brooks-James (40) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Pete Guerriero (30) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Pete Guerriero (30) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kalen Ballage (29) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kalen Ballage (29) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Anthony McFarland Jr. (26) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers fullback Derek Watt (44) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. (24) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Anthony McFarland Jr. (26) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington (13) and Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) train at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back Coach Eddie Faulkner trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington (13) and Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) train at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Trey Edmunds (33) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers fullback Derek Watt (44) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kalen Ballage (29) and Pittsburgh Steelers fullback Derek Watt (44) train at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Anthony McFarland Jr. (26) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
A general view at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington (13), Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) and Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kalen Ballage (29) train at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers fullback Derek Watt (44) and Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) train at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud (14) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Chukwuma Okorafor (76) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Anthony McFarland Jr. (26) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Isaiahh Loudermilk (92) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Anthony McFarland Jr. (26) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers center Kendrick Green (53) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cassius Marsh (49) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cassius Marsh (49) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. (24) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Chukwuma Okorafor (76) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Terrell Edmunds (34) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jamar Watson (50) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Buddy Johnson (51) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) train at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Joe Schobert (45) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden (23) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
ps18\trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers nose tackle Chris Wormley (95), Pittsburgh Steelers nose tackle Tyson Alualu (94) and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) train at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Joe Schobert (45) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (9) and Pittsburgh Steelers punter Pressley Harvin III (6) train at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron (85) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Joe Schobert (45) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Robert Spillane (41) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington (13) and Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden (23) train at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Melvin Ingram III (8) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The Pittsburgh Steelers train at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Marcus Allen (27) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers nose tackle Chris Wormley (95) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Henry Mondeaux (99) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers nose tackle Tyson Alualu (94) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end T.J. Carter (61) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jamar Watson (50) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end T.J. Carter (61) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Isaiah Buggs (96) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back Coach Eddie Faulkner and Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) train at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Melvin Ingram III (8) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cassius Marsh (49) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers nose tackle Tyson Alualu (94) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jamir Jones (44) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Melvin Ingram III (8) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cassius Marsh (49) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers guard Trai Turner (51) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Carlos Davis (73) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Melvin Ingram III (8) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Henry Mondeaux (99) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers center J.C. Hassenauer (60) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman B.J. Finney (67) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Rashaad Coward (79) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Cody White (15) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington (13) and Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) train at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) trains at Heinz Field during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
OFFENSE: QB Ben Roethlisberger hit WR James Washington and WR Diontae Johnson for touchdowns in "Offense-7-on-7/Red Zone." TE Pat Freiermuth couldn't get both feet down in bounds to complete what would have been a touchdown reception from QB Mason Rudolph in the drill … WR Cody White got some first-team reps again in 11-on-11 and came up with a leaping, toe-tapping sideline catch at the expense of Sutton and Pierre in 7-on-7 work … Rookie OT Dan Moore Jr. replaced RT Zach Banner midway through 11-on-11 "Offense-Team."
DEFENSE: OLBs Melvin Ingram III and Alex Highsmith repeatedly gained penetration and disrupted plays in the offensive backfield during defensive periods … CB Mark Gilbert intercepted an under-thrown deep ball from QB Dwayne Haskins intended for WR Anthony Johnson in 11-on-11 … SS Miles Killebrew, Edmunds, Maulet, LB Robert Spillane and Bush were among those assigned to rush the passer in a blitz period … Killebrew intercepted Roethlisberger on an under-thrown deep ball to Johnson … Maulet had a pick-six against QB Josh Dobbs, who was trying to hit WR Tyler Simmons, in 11-on-11 "Defense-Team Drive." Haskins wasn't involved in the play but chased Maulet into the end zone.
SPECIAL TEAMS: Christian Kuntz and Kam Canaday alternated the snapping chores … Roethlisberger held briefly, as he has done occasionally over the years … WR Ray-Ray McCloud and RBs Anthony McFarland, Pete Guerriero and Tony Brooks-James worked as kickoff returners.
MEDICAL FILE: Among those who either didn't participate or only took part in position drills or individual work were WR Chase Claypool, OLB T.J. Watt and DE Stephon Tuitt.
X's & O's: Claypool, injured near the end of Tuesday's practice, was on the field today … LBs Schobert, Buddy Johnson and Ulysees Gilbert III had a green dot on their helmets … Fitzpatrick spent some time during special teams work catching passes in the far end zone from Haskins and Dobbs … Johnson was knocked to the ground by a shoulder from NT Tyson Alualu, who was standing on the sideline out of bounds at the time, on what became the abrupt conclusion of a jet sweep in 11-on-11 … C Kendrick Green left briefly and took a knee away from the acton during "Offense-Team/Third Down" but returned before the conclusion of the period.
HE SAID IT: "The ball-security was rather solid, I thought. I saw some people not trusting their hands in the passing game, body-catching and going down to make catches when they could stay on their feet, and so it did provide some opportunities to teach. But largely, the ball-security itself was above the line." _ Tomlin on how the offense reacted to practicing in the rain.
