Back to Saint Vincent: Steelers arrive for training camp

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Minkah Fitzpatrick will start training camp on the non-football injury list after hurting his wrist on vacation, coach Mike Tomlin said on Tuesday.

"I don't expect it to be an issue," Tomlin told reporters.

Tomlin also said Tyson Alualu will start camp on the physically unable to perform list due to a swollen knee. 

"Similar discussion as Minkah, we don't expect it to be significant from a long-term perspective," Tomlin said.

As the players reported to training camp Tuesday, the team signed a veteran to a one-year contract.

The Steelers said they signed running back Jeremy McNichols, who spent the last two seasons with the Tennessee Titans. He also played for the Indianapolis Colts.

McNichols has played in 31 games during his career and has 40 receptions for 295 yards and one touchdown.

More arrival photos posted by the Steelers.

Tight end Pat Freiermuth had some things to say about attending training camp for the first time at Saint Vincent - mainly about the summer heat.

"I heard it's hot. I heard if you wake up in the morning and look out the window and you see some fog, or whatever, it's gonna be a long day. So, that it's hot and humid," he said. "It's bringing me back to Penn State days. It's cool though. I like being around the team all the time and building that relationship off the field. I think it will be good for the team."

Meanwhile, Najee Harris said this training camp will be focused on "finding an identity for the offense."

The Steelers first-round draft pick, Pitt Panthers' star QB Kenny Pickett, has made it to Latrobe. 

He told reporters that he is "comfortable with this offense" and "the best man is gonna play." He emphasized focus and consistence as he goes into camp.

One of the team's biggest stars T.J. Watt is back after getting married this offseason.

He offered a message to his younger teammates. He said, "Enjoy the time together. Remember we are living our dreams."

Cornerback Minkah Fitzpatrick is back at camp after signing a big contract in the offseason.

Here are a few other arrivals.

Chase Claypool, Kendrick Green and newcomer Levi Wallace took questions from reporters as they arrived.

"Compared to what I've done in prior years, after my first year, what I did this year in terms of preparation, training and studying film and all that, it's ten times more than what I've done," Claypool said. "I've been pretty naïve before to think that I can repeat success without preparation, so I've really taken that preparation to the next step."

Here's a look at a few of the other arrivals - including wide receiver Chase Claypool.

Running back Najee Harris created some buzz, pulling up in an off-road utility vehicle.

The players started pulling up just before 11:30 a.m.

Wide receiver Diontae Johnson was the first, then QB Mitch Trubisky.

A beautiful sunrise over Latrobe on Tuesday for the start of Steelers Training Camp.