Why did the Steelers cut down on OTAs this year?
The NFL released the OTA schedules for all 32 teams this week, and the list reflected a growing trend. More and more, teams are opting not to utilize the maximum number of spring practices available to them. Perhaps the most shocking is that Mike Tomlin’s Steelers have joined in that trend.
While more than half of the league now foregoes at least a small portion of its OTA allotment, the Steelers have long maximized their practice opportunities. Notwithstanding the one “practice” Tomlin sets aside for team-building activities.