On the final play of a two-minute drive at the end of practice Thursday, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin called a timeout with 4 seconds remaining. Just enough time to ice Baker Mayfield. “I want to take a look at it,

PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Brandin Echols believes the team came out a bit ‘flat’ in their practice against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Echols, who said he received some first-team slot cornerback reps with Joey Porter Jr. limited, wanted to see more immediate urgency from the team in a big practice.

With Aaron Rodgers possibly sitting out all three preseason games, Thursday might have been the best chance to evaluate the QB this summer.

While he is far from guaranteeing it, Beckham said he has talked to Rodgers about potentially joining the future Hall of Fame quarterback's offense.

Roman Wilson, Calvin Austin III, Robert Woods, and Scotty Miller — Pittsburgh's presumed No. 2-5 receivers — logged a combined 61 catches, 810 yards, and four touchdowns last season, and with quarterback Aaron Rodgers taking over under center,

Odell Beckham's comments on Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers have resurfaced — sparking speculation that he could sign with Pittsburgh.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers NFL game to be played on August 16, 2025 on ESPN.