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Steelers Conclude OTAs as Aaron Rodgers Leads Offense into McCarthy Era

Pittsburgh enters final offseason phase with Rodgers at the helm.

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What happened: The Pittsburgh Steelers officially wrapped up their final week of Organized Team Activities (OTAs) on Tuesday, marking the end of the voluntary portion of the offseason program. The sessions featured veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers taking primary reps alongside a revamped supporting cast under new offensive coordinator Brian Angelichio.

Why it matters: These practices were critical for installing Head Coach Mike McCarthy’s new West Coast-inspired offensive scheme, which emphasizes tight end utilization for players like Darnell Washington and Pat Freiermuth. The team is looking to stabilize its identity following a significant offseason overhaul that included Rodgers' arrival and the signing of several key veterans to defensive contracts.

By the numbers: QB1: Aaron Rodgers (19th NFL season) TE Extension: Darnell Washington (4 years, $42M) New Additions: Michael Pittman Jr. (WR), Rico Dowdle (RB), Robert Tonyan (TE) Defensive Milestone: Nick Herbig (4 years, $100M extension)

What to watch: The Steelers will now transition to mandatory minicamp, the final collective milestone before training camp begins in late July.

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