NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced that teams must hold training camp at their own practice facilities in an effort to limit the risks involved with such travel amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. For teams like the Pittsburgh Steelers, the mandate forces them to break a long-standing tradition.

The Steelers have held training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania for the last 54 years. Team owner and president Art Rooney II issued a statement confirming that the Steelers will not be making the trip this offseason, via the team's official website:

We are disappointed for our fans and the city of Latrobe that we will not be able to hold our annual training camp at Saint Vincent College in 2020, but we are adhering to the policies and guidelines set forth from the NFL for teams that travel from their facilities each year.

We look forward to returning to training camp at Saint Vincent College in 2021.

It is clear that the restrictions have had a profound, sentimental impact on teams that are accustomed to holding training camp in their usual offseason homes. This is especially true for those like the Steelers who have maintained this tradition since 1966.

Unfortunately, the canceled trip will also deal an economic blow to the local businesses that tend to see an uptick in their clientele around this time of year.

Regardless, it is imperative that the league puts an emphasis on ensuring the safety of its players and coaches if they hope to stay on track for the start of the 2020 NFL season, which is why the Steelers and others won't travel for training camp.