Why so late?

[Ghost]

The Steelers report to camp on July 25, the same day as 10 other teams. Only the Cardinals (July 23) and Saints (July 24) report to camp earlier.

The Steelers (rookies and vets) report on Friday, July 26th with practices in shorts and helmets Saturday and Sunday.

The Dolphins and Cowboys reported earlier - July 20th b/c they are playing in the Hall of Fame game and need the extra week.

A ton of teams have their rookies report before the vets (the Steelers do not): Tampa - 17th, Saints - 18th, 49er's - 19th, Browns - 19th, on the 21st: Pats, Panthers, Ram, Texans, 22nd: Jets, Bills.

Other than the 2 teams with the early preseason game, no team has it's vets reporting before Wednesday, 24th.

[Captain QB]

The Steelers (rookies and vets) report on Friday, July 26th with practices in shorts and helmets Saturday and Sunday.

The Dolphins and Cowboys reported earlier - July 20th b/c they are playing in the Hall of Fame game and need the extra week.

A ton of teams have their rookies report before the vets (the Steelers do not): Tampa - 17th, Saints - 18th, 49er's - 19th, Browns - 19th, on the 21st: Pats, Panthers, Ram, Texans, 22nd: Jets, Bills.

Other than the 2 teams with the early preseason game, no team has it's vets reporting before Wednesday, 24th.

Sounds like a conspiracy against the Steelers to me! Next thing you know the NFL will make it illegal to have a 100-yard rusher in a game!