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Throughout the NFL offseason, there are moments of excitement. It starts with NFL Free Agency, continues to the NFL Draft and eventually to offseason workouts. In between those dates are slow periods where little news happens, but the offseason workouts, Organized Team Activities (OTAs) and minicamp, is the last time media gets access to players until they officially report for training camp.
For the Pittsburgh Steelers, the officially announced the dates for these workouts.
Steelers OTAs: May 23-25, May 30-June 1 and June 5-8. Minicamp is June 13-15.
— Jacob Klinger (@Jacob_Klinger_) April 3, 2017
With OTAs being May 23-25, May 30-June 1 and June 5-8, followed by minicamp from June 13-15, fans can have solace knowing football isn’t that far away.
Sure, it is football in shorts, but you get your first glimpse of the rookies in the NFL, as well as players who might be turning heads, while others might not be living up to the hype once set upon them.
Stay tuned to BTSC for the latest on the team’s offseason as they inch closer to the 2017 NFL Draft.