{"id":475,"date":"2026-05-22T07:14:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T00:14:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.drinkfood.info\/?p=475"},"modified":"2026-05-22T07:14:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T00:14:25","slug":"%f0%9f%9a%a8breaking-as-spring-workouts-intensify-in-the-steel-city-pittsburgh-steelers-rookie-wide-receiver-germie-bernard-is-already-capitalizing-on-a-masterclass-environment-speaking-to-local-me","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.drinkfood.info\/?p=475","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udea8BREAKING: As spring workouts intensify in the Steel City, Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver Germie Bernard is already capitalizing on a masterclass environment. 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Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-1\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\">The first option came early in the offseason, as the team added veteran wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr., who joined the roster from the Indianapolis Colts, as his teammate, Alec Pierce, received an extension.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mm-ad-placeholder-tout_d_1_4\" class=\"mm-slot-content\">\n<div id=\"tout_d_1_4_slot0_slot1\" data-gpid=\"\/23162276296\/fannation_onsi\/nfl\/si.com\/tout_d_1\" data-google-query-id=\"CPrskoHOy5QDFW3QNAcdQFsGAQ\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23162276296\/fannation_onsi\/nfl\/si.com\/tout_d_0__container__\"><iframe id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23162276296\/fannation_onsi\/nfl\/si.com\/tout_d_0\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"N\u1ed9i dung qu\u1ea3ng c\u00e1o c\u1ee7a b\u00ean th\u1ee9 ba\" name=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23162276296\/fannation_onsi\/nfl\/si.com\/tout_d_0\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Qu\u1ea3ng c\u00e1o\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-container-id=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"inline-text-2\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\">The next came on the second day of the 2026 NFL Draft, as the Steelers selected Germie\u00a0Bernard\u00a0out of Alabama with the No. 47 overall selection.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-3\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\">Now, with Aaron\u00a0Rodgers\u00a0returning to helm the team at quarterback, Bernard spoke during OTAs on how he can benefit from having Rodgers around during his rookie season.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-4\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\">\u201cIt\u2019s been a blessing to be able to learn from him,\u201d Bernard said. \u201cAsking him as in many questions as I can, taking all the critiques and learning from them so I won\u2019t make the same mistakes. So we can build that trust and so he can trust me on game day to make the plays.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"mm-ad-placeholder-tout_d_1_5\" class=\"mm-slot-content\">\n<div id=\"tout_d_1_5_slot0_slot1\" data-gpid=\"\/23162276296\/fannation_onsi\/nfl\/si.com\/tout_d_2\" data-google-query-id=\"CJSNnoHOy5QDFRGF6QUd1IQECQ\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23162276296\/fannation_onsi\/nfl\/si.com\/tout_d_1__container__\"><iframe id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23162276296\/fannation_onsi\/nfl\/si.com\/tout_d_1\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"N\u1ed9i dung qu\u1ea3ng c\u00e1o c\u1ee7a b\u00ean th\u1ee9 ba\" name=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23162276296\/fannation_onsi\/nfl\/si.com\/tout_d_1\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Qu\u1ea3ng c\u00e1o\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-container-id=\"3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"inline-text-5\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\">Bernard has played with high-level quarterback play throughout his collegiate career, catching balls from Payton Thorne, Michael Penix, Jalen Milroe and Ty\u00a0Simpson\u00a0during his time at Michigan State, Washington and Alabama. Now, Bernard will have a chance to receive passes from one of the greatest arms in the history of the National Football League, albeit well past his prime.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-6\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\">He will have a strong role coming into the season, as he certainly slots in as the No. 3 wide receiver as it stands behind DK Metcalf and Pittman Jr., who will also likely be excellent mentors for the rookie.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"overflow-hidden undefined\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_3473,h_1953\/c_fill,w_360,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fall_steelers%2F01ks5y17t1yewsj31ynv.jpg 1x,  \nhttps:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_3473,h_1953\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fall_steelers%2F01ks5y17t1yewsj31ynv.jpg 2x, \n    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_3473,h_1953\/c_fill,w_1080,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fall_steelers%2F01ks5y17t1yewsj31ynv.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 719px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_3473,h_1953\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fall_steelers%2F01ks5y17t1yewsj31ynv.jpg 1x, \nhttps:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_3473,h_1953\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fall_steelers%2F01ks5y17t1yewsj31ynv.jpg 2x, \n    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_3473,h_1953\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fall_steelers%2F01ks5y17t1yewsj31ynv.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 1079px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_3473,h_1953\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fall_steelers%2F01ks5y17t1yewsj31ynv.jpg 1x, \nhttps:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_3473,h_1953\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fall_steelers%2F01ks5y17t1yewsj31ynv.jpg 2x,\n    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_3473,h_1953\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fall_steelers%2F01ks5y17t1yewsj31ynv.jpg 3x\" media=\"(min-width: 1080px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"undefined w-full\" title=\" Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. \" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_3473,h_1953\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ImagnImages\/mmsport\/all_steelers\/01ks5y17t1yewsj31ynv.jpg\" alt=\" Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. \" width=\"360\" height=\"203\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex items-center gap-4 text-grey font-group-tiny m-3\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center gap-4 text-grey font-group-tiny m-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>Jan 4, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (11) breaks Houston Texans cornerback Alijah Huzzie (36) tackle and dives for the end zone in the second half half at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images | Thomas Shea-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mm-ad-placeholder-tout_d_1_6\" class=\"mm-slot-content\">\n<div id=\"tout_d_1_6_slot0_slot1\" data-gpid=\"\/23162276296\/fannation_onsi\/nfl\/si.com\/tout_d_3\" data-google-query-id=\"CLmc5YHOy5QDFRzGNAcdWdg3Xw\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23162276296\/fannation_onsi\/nfl\/si.com\/tout_d_2__container__\"><iframe id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23162276296\/fannation_onsi\/nfl\/si.com\/tout_d_2\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"N\u1ed9i dung qu\u1ea3ng c\u00e1o c\u1ee7a b\u00ean th\u1ee9 ba\" name=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23162276296\/fannation_onsi\/nfl\/si.com\/tout_d_2\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Qu\u1ea3ng c\u00e1o\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-container-id=\"4\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"inline-text-8\" class=\"scroll-mt-24 my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\">Why Bernard is so important<\/h2>\n<p id=\"inline-text-9\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\">The Steelers must improve on last season&#8217;s receiving capabilities. While having Kenneth Gainwell in the backfield end up being a reliable receiver and runner, the team now has more talent in their wide receiver room than they have in many seasons, as well as continuing to have top tight end talent.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-10\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\">While Metcalf and Pittman offer a known upside that will be tough on opposing defenses, Bernard is more of an unknown at this point, and could be useful in exploiting weaknesses in opposing defenses early on in the season.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-11\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\">If the Steelers are unable to improve on last season, with Rodgers reliable arm and the talent added by Pittman and Bernard, it would be a tough sight to see. 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