Steelers cancel training camp practice because of weather
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Key Points:
- The Pittsburgh Steelers' public training camp at Saint Vincent College ended early due to inclement weather, including the threat of lightning, prompting campus closure to fans on Monday.
- Coach Mike McCarthy announced the team would take Monday and Tuesday off, with a closed practice scheduled for Wednesday ahead of their preseason game against the New York Jets on Friday.
- Monday's practice was intended to be the 14th and final open session for fans, but weather had already caused two prior practices to be closed during the three-week camp.
- The Steelers utilized the indoor Dunlap Center for the first time in their 60-year history at Saint Vincent, though McCarthy prefers having multiple outdoor fields for practice.
- Despite weather disruptions, McCarthy praised Saint Vincent College as an excellent training environment and affirmed his support for holding camp there.
