Mike Tomlin aims for the Steelers to outshine their AFC North rivals in handling the distractions brought by Hard Knocks: In Season.

As might be expected, security is typically tight at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. The parking lot is gated. A 50-foot curtain is available to shield the primary practice field. Facial-recognition software kiosks dot the facility at myriad checkpoints.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to appear on the popular HBO series "Hard Knocks" this year, with the debut episode coming out on Tuesday. During the week, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and several players shared their thoughts on being featured on the series,

HBO released the initial trailer for Hard Knocks In-Season with the AFC North featuring the Ravens, Bengals, Browns and Steelers

In the summer, it was revealed that Hard Knocks will return this December... but this season, there's a twist. For the first time ever, Hard Knocks will follow an entire division, and they've selected a competitive bunch in the AFC North,

HBO released the trailer for their new series, Hard Knocks In-Season with the AFC North. The classic HBO drama will cover the division as the teams push for the playoffs. The show premieres Tuesday, December 3 on Max.

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin doesn't want the cameras to become a distraction for his 8–3 team, especially as they still have four AFC North matchups left on the schedule. He has some solace knowing the other three teams—Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns—also have this obstacle to deal with.

The Pittsburgh Steelers will have a very unusual challenge ahead of them. Along with the rest of the AFC North, they will have to try and continue with their normal routine, even though there will be cameras on them throughout the month.

For the first time, the Pittsburgh Steelers will be featured on HBO's "Hard Knocks" series that will also feature the AFC North's other three teams during the final six weeks of the 2024 regular season.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are the only team in the AFC North that had never been featured on “Hard Knocks,” so their loss to the Cleveland Browns on Thursday night served as a proper introduction to the behind-the-scenes spectacle captured on camera by HBO and NFL Films.

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Mike Tomlin have always been a match made in heaven. That’s because he embodies everything the team has always been. He’s stout, savvy, defensive-minded, and utterly competitive.