On Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers will kick off the third phase of their OTAs. The NFL splits the offseason prior to training camp into four phases leading up to training camp with three rounds of OTAs and then a minicamp. Each stage of the OTA process has a different set of rules as far as what level of activity is allowed. Here’s what phase three looks like according to the NFLPA.
4 weeks total
3 weeks for 10 total OTA’s
A maximum of 3 OTA’s each week for the first 2 weeks
During Weeks 1 & 2 a 4th non-OTA workout is allowed but phase two rules apply
A maximum of 4 OTA’s for the 3rd or 4th week
One week for mini camp
No pads except protective knee and elbow pads, helmets are permitted
No live contact
7 on 7, 9 on 7 and 11 on 11 drills will be permitted provided no live contact takes place
Despite the fact these workouts are voluntary, we expect there to be full participation. Phase three will run from May 21 through June 6. Then the team will take a short break before coming back together for a three-day minicamp running from June 11 through June 13.
