Polamalu, Taylor, And Zumwalt Absent From Steelers OTAs

As the first day of Steelers OTA’s began today, only 3 players were reportedly absent from the voluntary practice. Ike Taylor, Troy Polamalu, and Jordan Zumwalt.

It’s not uncommon for Taylor to miss OTA’s, though he has been know to show up after they’ve gotten underway. Troy is usually absent from the practices, though he did attend most of them in 2012 and 2013. Zumwalt is not allowed to attend due to league rules.

UCLA runs on quarterly sessions as opposed to semesters. Players from such schools may not participate in team activities outside of rookie minicamp, until after their final day of exams if they haven’t graduated. UCLA’s finals are June 9th-13th.

Zumwalt will almost certainly be in attendance when the Steelers meet for minicamp on June 17th.