With nine draft picks and eight free agents added to the roster over the weekend, the Steelers begin the process of preparing the rookies for life in the NFL.
The first four choices in the draft were offensive players: Running back Najee Harris, tight end Pat Freiermuth, guard Kendrick Green, and tackle Dan Moore, Jr. The next four were defensive: Inside linebacker Buddy Johnson, defensive tackle Isaiahh Loudermilk, edge rusher Quincy Roche and cornerback Tre Norwood. The final pick was punter Pressley Harvin III.
Coach Mike Tomlin says the team looked for players with experience, and preferred guys who played last season versus those who did not.
General Manager Kevin Colbert says the Steelers did not deliberately choose offense over defense in the first four rounds.
The rookies are scheduled to join the team for workouts later in the month, but the offseason schedule is uncertain, with veteran players in open rebellion over the “voluntary” workout period, which is not voluntary at all.
The Steelers 2021 schedule is scheduled to be released on May 12th.
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