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Steelers debut “Tempered” camp, GPS-driven practice tamed

8/4/2026

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Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy introduced the “Tempered” theme for the 2026 camp and hung “Tempered” shirts in St. Vincent College lockers to echo Pittsburgh’s steel heritage.
He said practices will use GPS data and sports-science metrics to tailor intensity for each player.
Monday’s first padded practice used 7-on-7 drills and no live tackling, prompting running back Jaylen Warren to call it the most tame first day in pads.

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Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy introduced the “Tempered” theme for the 2026 camp and hung “Tempered” shirts in St. Vincent College lockers to echo Pittsburgh’s steel heritage.
He said practices will use GPS data and sports-science metrics to tailor intensity for each player.
Monday’s first padded practice used 7-on-7 drills and no live tackling, prompting running back Jaylen Warren to call it the most tame first day in pads.