Steelers 2025 Mandatory Minicamp: The Latest Pre- Practice Reports from Day 1 on Tuesday

The Pittsburgh Steelers have finished Phase Three of 2025 OTAs. With Phase One starting in mid April, the Steelers have been building up to this final week where they have three days of work before the 40-day hiatus until reporting to trading camp on July 23. Even though it is just with practice jerseys and “football in shorts,“ it is still an opportunity to see these players one more time in action.

Looking for information as to what’s going on at mandatory minicamp, a compilation from various sources can be seen below. As more information becomes available, it will be added. The information in chronological order (as best as I can) with the newest reports at the bottom of the stream.

NOTE: With so many interviews with coaches and players before practice reports/videos, we are doing these as a separate article so there isn’t too much information slowing the loading process. A different article will follow when reports from practice come out.

Steelers OLB coach Denzel Martin on TJ Watt: “We talk to him all the time.” Martin says they know what he’s doing, he’s working, and he’ll be ready when he gets here.

— Brian Batko (@BrianBatko) June 10, 2025

Steelers DC Teryl Austin on Aaron Rodgers:

“Well, he’s a pain in the ass.”

Austin very complimentary of Rodgers’ accuracy and arm strength, says there hasn’t been any drop off in that regard since he game planned against him in Detroit. Biggest change is he runs less now.

— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) June 10, 2025

Steelers DC Teryl Austin says they weren’t good enough last year in their last two matchups vs. the Ravens and it starts with him. “You hate it because you never want your rival to kick your ass. But it makes us better.” pic.twitter.com/F3KeL7gUcp

— Brian Batko (@BrianBatko) June 10, 2025

Steelers DL coach Karl Dunbar confirmed rookie Derrick Harmon is the 1st-team left DT

— Chris Adamski (@C_AdamskiTrib) June 10, 2025

Steelers ST coach Danny Smith loves his Aussie punters. pic.twitter.com/Sl8jBGFF0N

— Mark Kaboly (@MarkKaboly) June 10, 2025

Danny being Danny pic.twitter.com/8HmrapgA3N

— Mark Kaboly (@MarkKaboly) June 10, 2025

Steelers DBs coach Gerald Alexander says the team is focused on fixing Joey Porter Jr.‘s penalties; and says it’s a technique and trust issue.

Alexander wants Porter to focus on the little things, especially playing the catch point and getting his head back to his ball.

— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) June 10, 2025

Steelers rookie QB Will Howard said he learned of Aaron Rodgers signing via Instagram. And now he’s here in the room. “The opportunity to learn from and work with a guy like that is second to none … He seems fired up. He seems like he wants to be here and he’s all in.”

— Brian Batko (@BrianBatko) June 10, 2025

Notably — Steelers DL Karl Dunbar says Yahya Black is playing at 4i right now, not nose tackle.

— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) June 10, 2025

Nick Herbig was 4 when Aaron Rodgers was drafted. 👀 pic.twitter.com/BnoWrQSV5q

— Mark Kaboly (@MarkKaboly) June 10, 2025

Freiermuth on his locker neighbor– Aaron Rodgers. pic.twitter.com/EVW17CPhpi

— Mark Kaboly (@MarkKaboly) June 10, 2025

Steelers center Zach Frazier said Aaron Rodgers addressed the team this morning and told them he’s all in from here on pic.twitter.com/L0ZSSdScl7

— Brian Batko (@BrianBatko) June 10, 2025

Steelers WR Roman Wilson said Aaron Rodgers brings “a lot of experience and a lot of wisdom.” pic.twitter.com/TlH3Dx2XMZ

— Mike DeFabo (@MikeDeFabo) June 10, 2025

Steelers DL coach Karl Dunbar says Keeanu Benton's big focus has to be 'finishing plays.'

"He puts a ton of hits on the quarterback. His sack productivity should go way up. But until you put the skins on the wall, nothing counts."

— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) June 10, 2025

Steelers center Zach Frazier on what the offense can be with Aaron Rodgers: “Sky’s the limit. The goal is to put up a lot of points every game. That’s what we’re here to do.” pic.twitter.com/WA7wrmZxhR

— Mike DeFabo (@MikeDeFabo) June 10, 2025

Steelers center Zach Frazier, asked if there was any adjustment period to working with a new QB now that Aaron Rodgers is here pic.twitter.com/q3gSDdDvo1

— Chris Adamski (@C_AdamskiTrib) June 10, 2025

Incomparable Steelers special teams coordinator Danny Smith on the rehab of punter Cameron Johnston and how he’s back to 100% pic.twitter.com/CdBdeHZuGY

— Chris Adamski (@C_AdamskiTrib) June 10, 2025

Steelers defensive backs coach Gerald Alexander — back after 1 season away from the organization — sounds like he means business in ensuring the secondary is communicating properly pic.twitter.com/UR155bZyH9

— Chris Adamski (@C_AdamskiTrib) June 10, 2025

New Steelers ILB coach Scott McCurley (a New Castle native, Pitt alum) has known Aaron Rodgers for a long time. He spent 13 years on the Packers coaching staff when he was there pic.twitter.com/gwR74bjuaL

— Chris Adamski (@C_AdamskiTrib) June 10, 2025

Steelers OLB coach Denzel Martin sounds excited about rookie Jack Sawyer pic.twitter.com/hz95xDEfu7

— Chris Adamski (@C_AdamskiTrib) June 10, 2025