Overview

• Darius Slay rolled his ankle during Monday’s practice but trainers deemed the issue minor and Coach Mike Tomlin said he could return as early as Tuesday.
• Jalen Ramsey has missed multiple sessions with a minor ailment and is listed day-to-day, with return anticipated for upcoming joint practices.
• On The Pivot Podcast, Ramsey said his trade from Miami had been in the works for weeks through transparent negotiations before its June completion.
• Ramsey also declared himself the top cornerback in Pittsburgh’s pecking order, ahead of Slay and emerging cornerback Joey Porter Jr.
• The availability of Slay and Ramsey will shape preseason reps and depth evaluation as the Steelers manage earlier soft-tissue concerns among reserve defensive backs.