Day 1 of Steelers organized team activities

Tuesday marked the start of Pittsburgh Steelers organized team activities on the South Side.Quarterback Kenny Pickett will have more protection this year, with first-round draft pick Broderick Jones added to the offensive line, and a big new target in tight end Darnell Washington, who was a third-round selection.Pittsburgh's backup quarterbacks are also returning, as the Steelers signed Mitch Trubisky to a new deal and brought back free agent Mason Rudolph. Pickett is pleased to know the team will have a veteran quarterback room this year.Kenny Pickett and Alex Highsmith speak at OTAs: Watch the report from UPMC Rooney Sports Complex above.

PITTSBURGH —

Tuesday marked the start of Pittsburgh Steelers organized team activities on the South Side.

Quarterback Kenny Pickett will have more protection this year, with first-round draft pick Broderick Jones added to the offensive line, and a big new target in tight end Darnell Washington, who was a third-round selection.

Pittsburgh's backup quarterbacks are also returning, as the Steelers signed Mitch Trubisky to a new deal and brought back free agent Mason Rudolph. Pickett is pleased to know the team will have a veteran quarterback room this year.

Kenny Pickett and Alex Highsmith speak at OTAs: Watch the report from UPMC Rooney Sports Complex above.