LATROBE – On his first pass attempt vs. defensive players on the opening day of training camp practices Thursday here at Saint Vincent College, Aaron Rodgers had his pass stepped in front of and intercepted by linebacker Patrick Queen.
Rodgers' reaction to the interception in an un-padded practice?
"It's good to get that out of the way," Rodgers said. "Anyone who's watched me practice over the years, you know I like to try certain throws at certain times. And anybody who has watched me during games knows I've been pretty stellar taking care of the football."
Rodgers has thrown just 1.4 percent of his career passes for interceptions, the best NFL history. He has thrown 117 in his career.
"It's going to be a challenge for me throwing in the heat every single day," Rodgers said. "It's going to be a good challenge for me every single day. I'm going to throw some picks, but I'm going to throw some touchdowns, too."
That's one reason the Steelers were so high on adding Rodgers this offseason – the touchdowns. Rodgers, 41, signed with the Steelers just a couple of days before minicamp began in June, following his release by the Jets in March. He threw 28 TD passes last season and has 503 in his career.
Head coach Mike Tomlin isn't exactly looking to take it easy on his new QB.
"He's a workaholic," Tomlin said. "I don't have a whole lot or reservations about that. He has hardened himself over the course of his career with his attitude toward work."
And Rodgers has high expectations for himself and his new teammates.
Take a look at the Steelers training and preparing for the 2025 season at Saint Vincent College
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Quindell Johnson (35) catches a ball during a training session at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Cole Holcomb (55) interacts with fans during a training session at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Members of the Pittsburgh Steelers trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Will Howard (18) interacts with fans during a training session at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back D'Shawn Jamison (17) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Trey Sermon (27) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin observes training at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Quindell Johnson (35) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf (4) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf (4) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Lance McCutcheon (82) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers long snapper Christian Kuntz (46) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf (4) = trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Skylar Thompson (17) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Lance McCutcheon (82) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) and center Zach Frazier (54) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Troy Fautanu (76) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin observes training at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Will Howard (18) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin observes training at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Trey Sermon (27) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The Pittsburgh Steelers trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Players make their way to the field during a training session at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Fans interact with players during a training session at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) and teammates interacts with fans during a training session at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) interacts with fans during a training session at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Quindell Johnson (35) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (9) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) along with defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) and teammates trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) maneuvers around Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Calvin Anderson (67) during a training session at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Quindell Johnson (35) catches a ball during a training session at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Juan Thornhill (22) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Will Howard (18) and the quarterback corps trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jack Sawyer (33) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Will Howard (18) and the quarterback corps trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Fans view training at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Will Howard (18) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Fans view training at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
A member of the Pittsburgh Steelers trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf (4), teammates defensive end DeMarvin Leal (98) and defensive tackle Esezi Otomewo (72) make their way down the stairs during a training session at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) interacts with fans during a training session at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
A fan holds up a sign during a training session at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) interacts with fans during a training session at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Fans interact with vendors prior to the training session at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) interacts with young fans during a training session at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) interacts with fans during a training session at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jack Sawyer (33) and teammates interact with fans during a training session at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Jacob Slade (79) interacts with fans during a training session at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) interacts with fans during a training session at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Fans interact with vendors prior to the training session at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) and teammates interacts with fans during a training session at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jonnu Smith (81) makes his down the stairs during a training session at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Payton Wilson (41) interacts with young fans during a training session at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Fans interact with vendors prior to the training session at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Fans interact with vendors prior to the training session at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Fans interact with vendors prior to the training session at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Fans interact with vendors prior to the training session at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The Pittsburgh Steelers trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Fans interact with players during a training session at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell (14) signs an autograph during a training session at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Fans interact with vendors prior to the training session at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Dylan Cook (60) interacts with fans during a training session at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Fans interact with vendors prior to the training session at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Thursday July 24, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
"I think most of the 32 teams would probably say something to that accord," Rodgers said of Super Bowl aspirations. "But I really think there's really only six to eight that really have a legitimate chance. Sometimes, it's 10 to 12. There are teams that surprise you. I would say, on paper, we're probably one of those 10."
Coming off back-to-back 10-7 seasons that have ended in Wildcard playoff losses, the Steelers are looking for that spark from the QB position.
They also like the veteran leadership he is providing.
To that point, Rodgers is helping some new teammates deal with life living in a dorm again.
Rodgers spent many years with the Packers riding bicycles to nearby St. Norbert's College. He couldn't ride a bike to Saint Vincent, but he does appreciate the atmosphere.
"I have DK (Metcalf) as my suite mate," Rodgers said. "I love, love, love this idea, this opportunity to be here in Latrobe and to stay here and connect with the guys."
