The Pittsburgh Steelers are in dire need of a definitive QB1 to elevate their roster and compete in the tough AFC North which has the Steelers, Ravens, Bengals, and Browns. Their current option of Mason Rudolph, rookie Will Howard, Skylar Thompson, lacking the experience and the talent to lead the team, the Steelers are desperate, and Aaron Rodgers is the biggest target available currently. Earlier this year, Rodgers, the 4x MVP, visited the Steelers, which sparked a lot of hope for fans and management, including owner Art Rooney II, GM Omar Khan, and of course their head coach, Mike Tomlin. However, so far, no deal has been materialized, which has left uncertainty about the team’s quarterback situation, fueling a lot of speculation for Rodgers’ next move.
Rodgers’ tenure with the New York Jets ended abruptly after two horrible seasons. The first season, Rodgers torn his Achilles in 2023, and the following season, while he produced, the team went 5-12 under his leadership, which we might add is subpar to say the least, leading to his release. Recently, during Q&A session, Rodgers dropped hints about his future, teasing us with a potential return to the NFL for his 21st season while also leaving the possibility of retirement open. His indecisiveness has delayed the Steeler’s plans, as they wait for clarity from the 41-year-old quarterback, whether he’ll walk away from football or will he commit.
Wild: Joy Taylor RIPS Aaron Rodgers for skipping Day 1 of the Steelers OTAs…😬😬
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) May 28, 2025
Rodgers is still a free agent and has not signed with Pittsburgh.
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Rodger’s experience and his proven status in the NFL is why he remains Steelers’ top target, but his hesitation forces the team to look out for other quarterbacks such as Kirk Cousins. In the midst of all the chaos, Terry Bradshaw, had a few words to share about the whole situation.
Terry Bradshaw, Pittsburgh Steelers’ legend and a four-time Super Bowl champ, recently called out Aaron Rodgers for his lack of urgency, holding the Steelers back from making a decision on their quarterback situation. When asked about how Bradshaw felt about Aaron Rodgers becoming the quarterback for the Steelers, he said, “That’s a joke. That is, just to me, is a joke. We’re gonna bring him in for one year? Are you kidding me?… That guy needs to stay in California. Go somewhere and chew on bark. Whisper to the Gods out there.”
While Rodgers is one of the best quarterbacks in the history of the NFL, his stock is currently on a sharp decline. The Steelers are one of the few teams that may be interested in acquiring his services, and even then Rodgers has continued to delay his decision. This makes us question, what are his true intentions? Does he plan on playing somewhere else? Or will he announce Retirement soon? Well in the Q&A session, Rodgers was asked by a young fan about if he’ll ever play for the Chicago Bears, to which he replied a sharp “No,” but Rodgers said, “I believe there’s a team that might play in Chicago this year on a road trip,” and one of the team is the Steelers.
Aaron Rodgers said this during what seems to be a Q&A.
— Portersburgh (@PortersBurgh) May 23, 2025
“I believe there’s a team that might play in Chicago this year on a road trip” 👀
Steelers play the Bears away week 13.
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