PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense began Thursday’s joint practice with Tampa Bay by prevailing 6-1 in the “seven shots” drill against the Buccaneers defense.

“It was a great showing,” Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth said. “I thought we built on that as well throughout the rest of the practice. It was great to see the guys on the offense fired up to compete. I think everyone took their reps personally.”

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