Day 4 of Steelers training camp has come on and gone — and there was much to digest after practices on Sunday. From health concerns to new faces proving themselves in Latrobe, here are the biggest takeaways from Day 4 in camp.
Injuries are beginning to pile up
Both OT Broderick Jones and WR Montana Lemonious-Craig suffered soft-tissue injuries on Sunday and are considered day-to-day — while FB DJ Thomas-Jones suffered a “more significant” leg injury and was carted off the field. RB Cordarrelle Patterson also missed his fourth straight practice at camp.
Yahya Black has arrived
Drafted with the 164th pick in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, Black made his presence felt on Sunday — swatting down two passes during team drills and turning in an overall impressive Day 4 performance.
Brandin Echols stands tall
CB Brandin Echols hasn’t taken the offseason disrespect lying down — making a strong case that he belongs in this stacked Steelers secondary. From his interception on Mason Rudolph to Mike Tomlin’s comments on his fiery personality, Echols was the talk of camp on Sunday.
Will Howard continues to outperform Mason Rudolph
The Steelers’ sixth-round rookie QB continued to impress on Sunday — even outperforming Mason Rudolph, who overthrew RB Kaleb Johnson on a screen and was intercepted by Echols during seven shots. While the narrative could change next week when pads come on, Howard deserves all the attention he’s gotten thus far in Latrobe.
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