Steelers Begin New Era Without Full-Pad Tackling

Following 19 years of hard-hitting practices under Mike Tomlin, the Pittsburgh Steelers will hold their first full-pads session without their legendary coach. New head coach Mike McCarthy has implemented a significant change, stating the team will not tackle to the ground during practice. truewildslot.com

McCarthy clarified that while practices will remain physical, the focus has shifted to fundamentals before the tackle itself. "The long stride, short stride, the specifics of how the fundamentals are being taught to the approach, the strike, the wrap, the finish," McCarthy explained. Players like linebacker Payton Wilson acknowledged the change, noting that tackling can still occur during preseason games.