One of the most common questions throughout training camp in 2021 was “When will Stephon Tuitt join his teammates?” Recovering from the brutal loss of his brother who died in early June was the priority, as all fans and friends understood. But as the weeks dragged on and Tuitt remained separated from his team on the sidelines, curiosity grew. What was keeping him from practicing?
Most Steelers fans were shocked when the team placed the powerful DE on the Reserve/Injured list just prior to the start of the regular season. For the entire preseason, Tuitt had been seen on the periphery of team practices, either in a bucket hat and street clothes or doing individual work with trainers but never joining team drills.