Eight Steeler players were absent from the first of fourteen organized team activities on Monday. OTA sessions are not mandatory, but are encouraged by the coaching staff. Of the eight players listed below, most are expected to attend the post draft mini camp on May 1st.
Absent OTA Players
WR Santonio Holmes
S Troy Polamalu
S Ryan Clark
S Tyrone Carter
LB Larry Foote
LB Lawrence Timmons
RB Willie Parker
DE Nick Eason