​In just two weeks, the Pittsburgh Steelers will return to the practice fields for training camp. The offseason has been a roller coaster, starting with a flurry of activity when new head coach Mike McCarthy was hired and slowing down over the past month. Three Steelers have garnered particular attention, and the lack of updates about them has sometimes felt more alarming than reassuring.
Jones addressed the media at the outset of the offseason workouts, signaling a steady, methodical approach: he plans to keep grinding and continues to focus on recovering from his neck injury. Yet in today’s social media-driven landscape, the absence of any progress reports on Jones’ recovery, any workout footage, or other updates can be unsettling for fans who crave clarity about his timeline for returning to action.
The Steelers drafted Max Ihanachor as a precautionary measure for the future, but the question remains whether Jones will be able to make a full return this season. Until more information surfaces, the possibility of Jones contributing this year remains uncertain, underscoring the importance of watching how his rehabilitation progresses over the coming weeks.
With training camp just around the corner, several rookies still await unsigned contracts, including four quarterbacks. Among them is Steelers rookie Drew Allar. Allar navigated minicamps without a contract, focusing instead on preparation, even as he enters a potential position battle with Will Howard. He has stressed that he does not want to be a distraction as negotiations continue in the background.
Of the trio of notable players awaiting news, Joey Porter Jr. stands out as the one we likely expected to hear from this offseason. Since being drafted, Porter has carried a chip on his shoulder, having slipped out of the first round and now finding himself the ostensibly underpaid corner on the roster. The delay in securing a new deal for Porter adds a layer of frustration for fans who have watched his early career with high expectations.
This piece originally appeared on Steelers Wire: 3 Steelers we haven’t heard enough about this offseason.