For much of training camp, it was reported that the defense was getting the better of the offense in team sessions of practice. As Alex Kozora has reported from the Pittsburgh Steelers seven shots portion of practice, the defense started off camp on a tear, winning the first several sessions in a row before having the defense finally get in the win column on the drill.
With WR Diontae Johnson sitting out of most of the start of training camp as he negotiated his two-year extension with the team as well as having Najee Harris, Pat Freiermuth, and Chase Claypool all miss time due to injuries, it’s understandable why the offense would struggle with their top offensive weapons out as the team is undergoing a transition period with three QBs all trying to make their case for the starting job.