Saunders: Winners and Losers from the First Week of Steelers Training Camp

The Pittsburgh Steelers have released their initial 2026 depth chart, marking a transition period for the team as they conduct their first training camp of the post-Mike Tomlin era. Coverage from Steelers Now identifies specific winners and losers following the opening week of camp, while official team sources document the transition into full-pad practices. Coach McCarthy has also introduced the inaugural “mojo moment” during these sessions. The Dallas Cowboys are tracking the performance of their secondary, which reportedly stood out during their first padded practice. Publications including Blogging The Boys and the official Dallas Cowboys site are evaluating the roster, identifying key performers and those lagging behind in the competitive environment.

Yahoo Sports is simultaneously tracking league-wide trends, focusing on three individual players showing significant improvement during their respective team camps. In Green Bay, the Packers are managing injury reports and ongoing competition for the starting cornerback position between Carrington Valentine and Brandon Cisse. According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and The New York Times, analysts are using specific play sequences to define the overarching goals and identity of the team’s training camp. The focus remains on how these high-intensity, full-pads sessions shape the final roster composition. The Philadelphia Eagles have also initiated their player evaluations, with Bleeding Green Nation classifying 17 players as winners and 8 as losers after the first week of activities.

These classifications serve as a snapshot of internal competition levels across the league as teams balance physical training requirements with the need to finalize depth charts. Teams will continue to monitor player development as the training camp calendar progresses toward the regular season. Coverage does not yet specify which players will maintain their status as the coaching staffs evaluate performance metrics from these initial, high-stakes padded practices.