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The Pittsburgh Steelers are coming into 2021 below a little bit of a darkish cloud. Ben Roethlisberger just isn’t getting any youthful at 39 years outdated and the Steelers have made few preparations by way of a succession plan.

That, although, is an issue for the longer term. At the moment, the crew is as dominant as ever. They began final season 11-0 and gained a division with three playoff groups. With 2021 set to kick off quickly, will the Steelers be capable to preserve management of the AFC North?

The Steelers might be reporting to coaching camp in lower than every week on July 21. They’re beginning every week sooner than virtually each different crew since they are going to function within the Corridor of Fame Sport.

For the second straight season, the Steelers will maintain their coaching camp at Heinz area. Admission might be free for followers to come back to observe apply.

Pittsburgh Steelers information recap

Listed here are among the greatest adjustments for the Steelers throughout the offseason, heading into coaching camp. The Steelers signed Dwayne Haskins. Vance McDonald retired. Middle Maurkice Pouncey retired.

Juju Smith-Schuster was given a one-year deal. Steven Nelson was minimize to make cap house. They drafted Najee Harris as their high choose within the draft, and David Deastro was launched in June. Most just lately, kicker Sam Sloman was added to the roster.

At the moment, the Steelers look like principally wholesome going into 2021. The one accidents of concern are Devin Bush and Zach Banner. Each are anticipated to be totally wholesome by the beginning of coaching camp.

Place battle predictions: What to anticipate

Within the background, the backup quarterback place has turn into a query mark. The Steelers are quietly trying to discover a low cost, respectable possibility to attend patiently behind Ben Roethlisberger for when the time comes to maneuver on. This yr, Mason Rudolph is the front-runner towards Dwayne Haskins.

Rudolph had practically a full season to showcase his abilities when Ben Roethlisberger went down with an harm early in 2019. The Steelers completed 8-8. Whereas he will not be the quarterback of the longer term, he’s an honest backup for the brief time earlier than the subsequent draft.

Chase Claypool might be taking over Juju Smith-Schuster in an effort to turn into the highest receiver on the crew. Smith-Schuster signed a one-year “show it” deal so he might be coming at this season with every little thing he is received.

Who would be the primary starter? Claypool’s 873 yards and 9 touchdowns as a rookie places Smith-Schuster on the defensive, however on the finish of the day, Smith-Schuster has the products to get again on high.