Daily News & Links: Steelers Alumni at Training Camp; Reason for JuJu Smith-Schuster’s Release

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🏈 Several former Pittsburgh Steelers players were at practice on Sunday. Head coach Mike Tomlin appreciates the support from Steelers alumni members.

“Another day with a great group of Steelers Legends showing us some love. Thank you guys for all you do,” Tomlin wrote on X.

Another day with a great group of Steelers Legends showing us some love. Thank you guys for all you do. pic.twitter.com/pF2aiDz8kK

— Mike Tomlin (@CoachTomlin) August 12, 2024

🏈 New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo revealed the reason why JuJu Smith-Schuster was abruptly cut.

“Yeah, it was a decision between [executive V.P. of player personnel] Eliot [Wolf] and myself, really to give the younger guys an opportunity to go out there and get more reps and show what they can do,” Mayo said.

Mayo was asked whether Smith-Schuster’s knee injury played a factor into the decision.

“I mean, that’s part of it,” Mayo said. “At the same time, we just want him to get healthy. He still has some good ball left in him and I wish him nothing but the best.”

🏈 Steelers quarterback Justin Fields is the new Steelers home run derby champion.

Your new Steelers home run derby champion. Way to show up big time, @justnfields. pic.twitter.com/kQCiMflFxc

— Mike Tomlin (@CoachTomlin) August 12, 2024

🏈 NFL Network analyst Brian Baldinger broke down C.J. Stroud’s 34-yard touchdown pass to Tank Dell against the Steelers on Friday night.

.@HoustonTexans @CJ7STROUD to @Tankdell4 on the 6th play of the night this combo is electrifying. Great to see Tank all the way back!! #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/pIJkWUYqop

— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) August 11, 2024

🏈 Cornerback Cory Trice Jr. had a solid performance in the Steelers’ preseason opener. The second-year Steelers cornerback out of Purdue had a 76.9 coverage grade by Pro Football Focus on 18 snaps played. He had -2 yards allowed in coverage and one tackle for loss.

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