PHOTOS: Practice - Patriots Week - Day 1

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Spencer Anderson (74), defensive tackle Sebastian Joseph-Day (69) and offensive tackle Max Iheanachor (71) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Robert Spears-Jennings (28) and cornerback Daylen Everette (23) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Keeanu Benton (95) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Robert Spears-Jennings (28) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Cole Holcomb (55) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Travis Homer (21) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jacoby Windmon (53) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers fullback Riley Nowakowski (37) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Bradyn Swinson (57) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Germie Bernard (17) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Kaden Wetjen (10) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Jaquan Brisker (3) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Lew Nichols (31) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jamel Dean (35) and cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. (22) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Robert Spears-Jennings (28) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Bishop Fitzgerald (38) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Kevin Jobity Jr. (92) and defensive end Gabriel Rubio (96) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Robert Spears-Jennings (28) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)