Camp Blog: It's go time

The Steelers
23 Jul 2025, 20:39 GMT+

Teresa Varley

Wednesday, July 23

It's go time:Linebacker Patrick Queen said he feels more comfortable in his surroundings in Year 2 with the Steelers, ready to attack training camp head on with a defense that has gone through a lot of changes this offseason.

Queen said he talked to Coach Mike Tomlin before heading to camp, and he is fired up and ready to roll.

"It's a little more familiar," said Queen. "They expect the bling. We are just ready for the good vibes. Mike T called me yesterday and we had a little talk. I am excited."

And what was Tomlin's message to Queen?

"It's go time," said Queen. "There is no more getting acclimated. There is no more trying to get familiar with each other. It's time to go."

One of the additions to the defense Queen is excited about is cornerback Jalen Ramsey, who was acquired in a trade from the Miami Dolphins.

"My type of guy, my type of football player," said Queen. "Just everything that you want with somebody in the secondary. Somebody that's going to be physical, somebody that's going to talk trash, somebody that's going to be able to come down and make tackles. I think that's probably the best way I can sum it up."

Queen said is approach in camp is to just get better with every step, something that is constantly his focus.

"Just improving day-by-day," said Queen. "I don't think there's no main focus that you could do just to try to overcome or anything. I think it's just every single day put my head down, going to work and try to get better at every single detail that I can."

Another journey:Receiver Robert Woods is welcoming the camaraderie of being together on a college campus for training camp and is ready to roll in his first season with the Steelers.

"I would say it's exciting," said Woods. "The offseason, you've kind of been working and training and building up to this. And just yesterday, packing and getting ready for today. I feel like it's another year, another journey full of excitement. We've got a great roster, great coaches. Excited to see where this year goes."

Woods, who will be entering his 13th season in the NFL, signed a one-year contract with the Steelers in the offseason. He has appeared in 171 games, with 145 starts. He has 683 receptions for 8,233 yards, a 12.1-yard average, and 38 touchdowns. He also has 75 rushing attempts for 514 yards and five touchdowns.

He will be working with a quarterback who also brings a lot of experience to the table in Aaron Rodgers, and he is excited about it.

"I had some good quarterbacks, with Jared Goff, Matthew Stafford, so great to partner up with Aaron Rodgers just to be able to throw with him and catch with him," said Woods. "Obviously, he's a Super Bowl winning quarterback, dynamic in the pocket and out the pocket and a California guy."

Ramsey ranked No. 66 in Top 100: Current NFL players have once again voted on their Top 100 Players of 2025 in the league, and newly acquired cornerback Jalen Ramsey is among the Steelers to make the NFL Top 100 list this year.

Ramsey, who was acquired via a trade with the Miami Dolphins last month, came in at No. 66 on the list. He was No. 25 last year and has appeared on the list every year since 2017.

Ramsey, who will be entering his 10th season in the NFL, is a three-time Associate Press All-Pro selection, earning first-team honors in 2017, 2020 and 2021, He is also a seven-time Pro Bowl selection, earning the honors from 2017-2023. He has been named to the NFL Top 100 Players list the last seven years.

He has appeared in 135 games, starting 134 of them. He has 534 career tackles, 432 of them solo stops, 108 passes defensed, 27 tackles for a loss, 24 interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown, three sacks seven forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries. His 108 passes defensed are ranked third among active players since entering the league in 2016, while his 24 interceptions ranks fourth.

Ramsey has started 10 postseason games and was part of the Los Angeles Rams Super Bowl LVI championship team.

Ramsey spent the last two seasons with the Dolphins, after they acquired him via a trade with the Los Angeles Rams in 2023. In two years with the Dolphins, Ramsey appeared in 27 games, starting all of them. He had 82 tackles, 57 of them solo stops, 16 passes defensed, five interceptions and six tackles for a loss with Miami.

During his time with the Rams, Ramsey appeared in 57 games, starting 56. He had 242 tackles, 193 of them solo stops, 10 interceptions, 47 passes defensed, 15 tackles for a loss, four forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.

Ramsey began his NFL career with the Jacksonville Jaguars, selected with the fifth overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. Ramsey was named to the Pro Football Writers of America All-Rookie Team in his first season.

During his time with the Jaguars he appeared in 51 games, all starts, and recorded 210 tackles, 182 of them solo stops. He had nine interceptions, one of them returned for a touchdown, 45 passes defensed, six tackles for a loss, four forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.

Ramsey played college football at Florida State where he was a first-team All-American, finishing with 180 tackles, 119 of them solo stops, five sacks, three interceptions, 26 passes defensed, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries as a three-year starter.

Ready to go:The Steelers arrive at training camp today, and we will have all of the latest news featured in the camp blog throughout the next few weeks.

From today's check-in to practices and off-the-field happenings, you will find it all here.

Check back throughout camp for updates on a regular basis.

Here We Go.

Upcoming schedule:Steelers Training Camp, presented by FedEx, is underway and here is a look at what's to come over the next few days.

Thursday, July 24 1:55 p.m. - first practice

Friday, July 25 1:55 p.m.

Saturday, July 26 - 1:55 p.m.

Sunday, July 27 1:55 p.m.

Monday, July 28 no practice

Tuesday, July 29 1:55 p.m. first day in pads

Wednesday, July 30 1:55 p.m.

Thursday, July 31 - 1:55 p.m.

Admission to open practices at Saint Vincent College is FREE to Steelers Nation, but attendees MUST have a mobile ticket to enter Saint Vincent College. Secure your tickets now while they're still available!Details Here.

For the 1:55 p.m. practices - Parking lots will open at 11:45 a.m. and fans can enter camp starting at 12:00 noon.

All who attend Training Camp will be eligible to win prizes and giveaways, participate in family activities, take advantage of photo opportunities, get gear direct from the team at the Steelers Pro Shop and more.

Date and times subject to change. Practice may be cancelled or moved due to inclement weather. Download theSteelers Official Mobile Appto opt in to Training Camp push notifications (Settings > Notifications), and/or follow along on all Steelers digital platforms, for the latest weather and practice updates should they become available.

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Back Together Weekend:We're celebrating being Back Together on Saturday, July 26th at Training Camp! Join us at Saint Vincent College for these cool opportunities:

Experience a Steelers Legend meet-and-greet
Win prizes & giveaways
Interactive football games
Exclusive on-site activations
Photo opportunities

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Friday Night Lights:The Steelers Training Camp tradition of Friday Night Lights never disappoints, bringing fans as close to the action as possible under the lights at Latrobe Memorial Stadium on Friday, August 1. Experience: