PHOTOS: Practice - Patriots Week - Day 2

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. (22) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers guard Gennings Dunker (73) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Lake McRee (81) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jack Sawyer (33) and linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Patrick Graham and linebacker Nick Herbig (51) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) and linebacker Jack Sawyer (33) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Sept. 17, 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, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Sebastian Joseph-Day (69) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Sebastian Castro (49) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rico Dowdle (13) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Sept. 17, 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, Thursday, Sept. 17, 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, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Doneiko Slaughter (40) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. (22) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson (14) and wide receiver Germie Bernard (17) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / 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, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jamel Dean (35) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / 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, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / 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, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers guard Gennings Dunker (73) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Max Iheanachor (71) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Will Howard (18) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Drew Allar (16) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Rayshawn Jenkins (20) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Sept. 17, 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, Thursday, Sept. 17, 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, Thursday, Sept. 17, 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, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Car'lin Vigers (42) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. (22) and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive pass game coordinator/defensive backs coach Jason Simmons during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Sept. 17, 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, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. (22) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Sebastian Castro (49) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Eli Heidenreich (29) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Kyler Baugh (65) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)