LATROBE, Pa. – Continuing with alternating practices between workouts with pads and workouts in helmets and shorts, the Steelers continued to march toward their preseason opener, which is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Saturday against the Jaguars in Jacksonville.
Wednesday's session at Saint Vincent College was in helmets and shorts, and Thursday's practice is scheduled to be in pads.
"Had another good day at work, really pushing situations in preparation for Saturday evening," said Coach Mike Tomlin. "Did a bunch of third-down ball here today, did some more 2-minute. We rested some more established players in an effort to get some more exposure for some younger guys. A lot of those younger guys are going to be playing a lot of football on Saturday night, and so we just deem it appropriate to