Pitt’s first practice of camp on Monday was a big one for running back James Conner who participated fully with no limitations and ran with the first-team offense.

“It’s great to have James,” coach Pat Narduzzi said. “I had one of the players say, ‘Coach, don’t baby him, he’s a man.’ We know he’s a man, but we’ve still got to be smart. He had a good day. It’s great to get him out here. It’s real. He’s back 100 percent, and we’re looking forward to seeing what he can do better.”