Steelers Daily: Johnson Hold In; Rookie WRs Shine

Diontae Johnson was a limited participant in the first Pittsburgh Steelers 2022 training camp practice on Thursday, the latest contract-seeking Steelers player to hold in, and rookie wide receivers George Pickens and Calvin Austin III stepped up to make big plays in his absence.

 The fans seem to have turned on Diontae Johnson, but is it a big deal for him to sit out team periods at training camp? Alan Saunders doesn’t think so. More from Diontae Johnson, about wanting a long-term deal with Pittsburgh.

 Training Camp Takeaways: George Pickens and Calvin Austin III took advantage of Johnson’s absence. (+)

 Steelers Sights and Sounds: First reps for Pickens, Austin and first-round quarterback Kenny Pickett.

 The Steelers are hoping that Najee Harris will become the next big leader for the team. Harris said he wants some help in the backfield, walking back his previous comments.

 SN Debate: What is the biggest hole remaining on the Steelers roster? Saunders thinks it’s tackle, but Cale Berger is looking at the lack of depth at outside linebacker.

 Want a Mitch Trubisky jersey for the low, low price of $20? You only have to drive to Chicago. And deal with the fact that it’s a Bears jersey. Doesn’t seem like the purchasing department anticipated him leaving so soon.

Mitch Trubisky jerseys are on sale at #Bears training camp for $20 pic.twitter.com/oTJVOeexNM

— Patrick Finley (@patrickfinley) July 27, 2022

 Troy Polamalu’s nephew, Talati Polamalu, is trying out for a role with the WWE.

STEELERS TRAINING CAMP FAN GUIDE

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STEELERS SCHEDULE

 The team will have its second training camp practice of 2022 on Chuck Noll Field at St. Vincent College this afternoon at 1:55 p.m., and it is open to the public. The first five days of camp are non-contact, per the CBA. Players will be available to the media before and after, and Mike Tomlin will speak following practice. — Saunders, Carter, Farabaugh, Thompson

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