LATROBE, Pa. _ Quarterback Aaron Rodgers isn't just stressing the need for his new Steelers teammates to communicate and build chemistry, he's doing everything he can to facilitate the process.
There's the "open door" to the suite Rodgers shares with wide receiver DK Metcalf at Saint Vincent College.
There have been moments on the practice field shared with cornerback Donte Kent or tight end Kevin Foelsch, to name two, interactions designed, presumably, to instruct, correct or encourage.
And there have also been moments at the podium.
"Conversation is the most important thing, so talking through every issue," Rodgers explained today. "Art (offensive coordinator Arthur Smith) has done a nice job of allowing me to take some time at some of the meetings to kind of go through the film with the guys. They all have position coaches, which is important, to get coached up by the position coach. But, you know, as parents, sometimes you tell your kid a bunch of stuff and they only get it when somebody else says it, and you're over there like, 'I've been saying this forever.'
"That's kind of how it is for a position coach sometimes. They tell them the right thing all the time but it might not be until they hear it from me or hear it from Art where it actually kicks in. That's just the nature of life and our business so it's good for me to speak up from time to time. And also you pull them aside in the locker room, pull them aside on the field, and then we have our open forum in my room or one of their rooms after practice."
Rodgers has found his new teammates receptive to such an approach.
"Yeah, I have," he continued. "I think that's an important part of it, just letting those guys know that there's no dictatorship here. It's not Art's dictatorship or mine. We want to talk about all the issues and all the things you're seeing. Whether it's a text message or coming to my room and having a conversation, those are invaluable times to get on the same page with the guys.
Take a look at the Steelers training and preparing for the 2025 season at Saint Vincent College
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Payton Wilson (41) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Chuck Clark (21) and Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf (4) train at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Domenique Davis (69) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington (80) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Max Hurleman (34) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Malik Harrison (50) and Pittsburgh Steelers running back Lew Nichols (35) train at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Broderick Jones (77), Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf (4), Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Isaac Seumalo (73), Pittsburgh Steelers guard Mason McCormick (66), Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8), Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) and Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell (14) train at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Broderick Jones (77) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jack Sawyer (33) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Yahya Black (78) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington (80) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end/fullback Connor Heyward (83) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) and Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) train at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 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 Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive line coach Karl Dunbar trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Malik Harrison (50) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back D'Shawn Jamison (17) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end/fullback Connor Heyward (83) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Eku Leota (53) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers guard Max Scharping (64) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers guard Doug Nester (72) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Logan Lee (91) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Malik Harrison (50) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Skylar Thompson (17) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end DeMarvin Leal (98) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)
A general view at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers guard Mason McCormick (66), Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) and Pittsburgh Steelers center Zach Frazier (54) train at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Max Hurleman (34) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Sebastian Castro (29) and Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson (10) train at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Miles Killebrew (28) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Brandin Echols (26) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
A general view at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Lance McCutcheon (82) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6), Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end DeMarvin Leal (98) and Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) train at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ben Skowronek (15) and Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) train at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington (80) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end/fullback Connor Heyward (83) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) and Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Broderick Jones (77) train at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 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 Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Payton Wilson (41) and Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf (4) train at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) and Pittsburgh Steelers running back Lew Nichols (35) train at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson (10) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson (10) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) and Pittsburgh Steelers running back Evan Hull (38) train at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
A general view at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Mark Robinson (93) and Pittsburgh Steelers running back Trey Sermon (27) train at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington (80) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott (25) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
A general view at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ke'Shawn Williams (85) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington (80) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
A general view at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson (10) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Scotty Miller (13) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Scotty Miller (13) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Robert Woods (16) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Robert Woods (16) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
A general view at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
A general view at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 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 Wednesday August 6, 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 Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jonnu Smith (81) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
A general view at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
A general view at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Scotty Miller (13) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Brandin Echols (26) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Beanie Bishop Jr. (31) and Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Brandin Echols (26) train at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Scotty Miller (13) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Robert Woods (16) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) and Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) train at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Brandin Echols (26) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Scotty Miller (13) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ke'Shawn Williams (85) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf (4) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson (10) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington (80) and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end DeMarvin Leal (98) train at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Miles Killebrew (28) and Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) train at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Scotty Miller (13) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers center Zach Frazier (54) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8), Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Troy Fautanu (76), Pittsburgh Steelers guard Mason McCormick (66) and Pittsburgh Steelers center Zach Frazier (54) train at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Troy Fautanu (76) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf (4) and Pittsburgh Steelers safety Juan Thornhill (22) train at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The Pittsburgh Steelers offense and Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin train at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Beanie Bishop Jr. (31) and Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Robert Woods (16) train at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Isaac Seumalo (73) and Pittsburgh Steelers guard Doug Nester (72) train at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Troy Fautanu (76) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Miles Killebrew (28) and Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) train at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 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 Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Robert Woods (16) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) train at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf (4) and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Payton Wilson (41) train at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Brandin Echols (26) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Brandon Johnson (11) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Troy Fautanu (76) and Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Steven Jones (79) train at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Julius Welschof (45) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The Pittsburgh Steelers offense at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 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 Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers punter Cameron Johnston (5) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ke'Shawn Williams (85) and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back D'Shawn Jamison (17) train at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 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 Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
A general view at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Max Hurleman (34) and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Payton Wilson (41) train at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end JJ Galbreath (87) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Robert Woods (16) trains at Saint Vincent College during the 2025 Steelers Training Camp on Wednesday August 6, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
"Because when I'm out there I don't want anything to be left unsaid. So I'd rather hit it on the front end, and then if something comes up at practice hit it on the back end instead of trusting it to get figured out on its own. It's been a good process for us.
"(Wide receiver) Ben (Skowronek) is the one that comes in the most. He doesn't really knock anymore but that's Ben's personality."
Rodgers said prior to today's practice he had yet to speak with head coach Mike Tomlin regarding whether he'd play in Saturday night's preseason opener at Jacksonville.
But such a chat is coming.
"It's an interesting conversation," Rodgers said. "Mike and I will have that at some point. I don't think it's in the plan for me to play this week but whatever Mike wants to do I'm totally on board.
"If he wants me to go out there and play, I'll play; if not, then I won't."
