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Steelers and Bucs wrap joint practice with mixed signals
Receivers shine for the Bucs, while the Steelers face uncertain footing as rosters tighten ahead of the preseason game.
Notable moments from the Steelers joint practice with the Buccaneers.
Steelers Buccaneers Joint Practice Highlights Receiver Battle
Training camp has ended and the Steelers hosted a closed joint practice with the Buccaneers at Acrisure Stadium ahead of a preseason game. Reporters described a clear edge for Tampa Bay’s receivers over Pittsburgh’s secondary, with Mike Evans, Jalen McMillan and Emeka Egbuka standing out. Deletion of Pewter Report tweets makes the full read tricky, but coverage highlighted Evans’ success against Jalen Ramsey and a roughly 40-yard score by Emeka Egbuka.
With the session not live and no tackling, observers relied on secondhand notes to gauge performance. The Seven Shots drill favored the Steelers’ offense 6-1, while the two-minute drill failed to produce a first down for the first-team unit. Freiermuth scored on a pass from Aaron Rodgers away from Shilo Sanders, and Jaylen Warren was tackled for a loss on one run. Roethlisberger attended with his sons, a sign of continuity as rosters tighten ahead of the preseason finale against the Panthers.
Key Takeaways
"Evans remains one of the NFL's most unstoppable weapons around the goal line."
Beat coverage describing Evans' performance in red-zone situations.
"Evans couldn’t be covered during practice Thursday and won most of his battles with Ramsey."
Pewter Report's takeaway on Evans vs Ramsey.
"The offense dominated Seven Shots, 6-1."
The Athletic's Mike DeFabo citing the Seven Shots drill.
"TE Pat Freiermuth scored on an accurate pass from QB Aaron Rodgers away from rookie S Shilo Sanders."
Reported by Pewter Report on Freiermuth’s score.
The closed practice format adds uncertainty to early-read evaluations; reporters had to piece together moments from tweets and secondhand accounts. Tampa Bay’s wideouts showing versatility signals potential depth for a unit that could test the Steelers’ secondary, which in turn may influence Pittsburgh’s own roster decisions, including the possibility of adding a receiver to pair with DK Metcalf. The absence of live tackling also means the data points from this session are framed by constraint, not full contact reality.
Roethlisberger’s presence with his sons underscores a cultural continuity that can shape leadership and development as the team moves toward roster cuts. On the field, mixed results suggest the path to a cohesive offense is still being built, while the defense must translate limited pressures into tangible pass-rush impact as training camp moves toward the next test in preseason play.
Highlights
- Evans looks unstoppable near the goal line
- Two minute drills tilt toward the offense when it isn’t live
- Roethlisberger shows up with his sons signaling continuity
- Sidelined by live contact, the read will evolve with more data
Close practice notes carry limited reliability
The practice was closed and many summaries rely on secondhand tweets and deleted posts. Without live drills or official video, the evaluation of players and the depth chart remains provisional, inviting misreads and premature judgments.
A future shaped by preseason performances will reveal which early practice notes hold up.
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