Steelers officially release 2017 offseason workout dates

The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially announced their 2017 offseason workout dates, and when you look at the simple fact it is already mid-March, football in shorts is right around the corner.

The workouts are put together in three phases, which range from strength and conditioning, individual workouts, and Organized Team Activities (OTAs). Check out the complete rundown of the workouts, as well as those dates, all courtesy of Steelers.com.

Phase One

Players will return to the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex beginning on April 18 for Phase One. This phase, which is a two-week period, is limited to strength and conditioning and physical rehabilitation only.

Phase Two

The next phase of the program starts on May 1 and runs for a three week period. During this time, according to the NFL, “on-field workouts may include individual player instruction and drills as well as team practice conducted on a ‘separates’ basis.” During this time there is no live contact or team drills, with offense vs. defense, going against each other. The Steelers can hold their three-day rookie minicamp during this phase, but the dates have not been set.

Phase Three

Phase Three is OTAs phase. During this time, which officially begins on May 22 and runs for four weeks, the Steelers can hold the 10 OTAs they are permitted to have. There is no live contact during OTAs, but the team can take part in 7-on-7, 9-on-7, and 11-on-11 drills. They can also hold a veteran minicamp, but those dates have not been announced yet.

The following is the full OTAs schedule:

Tuesday, May 23 – OTA #1 Wednesday, May 24 – OTA #2

Thursday, May 25 – OTA #3 Tuesday, May 30 – OTA #4

Wednesday, May 31 – OTA #5 Thursday, June 1 – OTA #6

Monday, June 5 – OTA #7 Tuesday, June 6 – OTA #8

Wednesday, June 7 – OTA #9 Thursday, June 8 – OTA #10