Overview

• Players voted Aaron Rodgers the lone offensive captain, with Cameron Heyward and T. J. Watt on defense and Miles Killebrew on special teams, the team announced.
• Per multiple reports, Pittsburgh agreed to a two-year extension with running back Jaylen Warren as he steps into a larger role after Najee Harris’ departure.
• Head coach Mike Tomlin said wide receiver Calvin Austin III should be ready for Week 1 after an abdominal issue, while Derrick Harmon was ruled out with an MCL sprain.
• Reporting from The Athletic says Rodgers has added a level of accountability in practice and is actively teaching as the overhauled offense works to build cohesion.
• The Steelers open at the Jets on Sept. 7, with external projections mixed and questions lingering about Rodgers’ durability and the receiving group’s depth.