McCarthy’s Training Camp Calls For No Tackling

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy is bringing a different mindset to his first training camp in Pittsburgh. McCarthy is banning tackling during practice, a marked departure from former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin. McCarthy says the decision is about minimizing injury risk, adding that his philosophy has evolved in lockstep with changes in the NFL over the years. McCarthy believes in refining tackling techniques without full contact, using tools like GPS and video analysis to help players learn how to tackle the right way. The players say they’re on board with the decision, adding they can still be physical without taking each other to the ground.