Despite not having a deal for the 2025 season in place – along with no timeline for an agreement to be reached – Aaron Rodgers remains the focus of considerable offseason attention. His latest public remarks on his future point further in the direction it has been heading in for quite some time. 
During a recent question-and-answer session while appearing on stage at an event hosted by rapper Mike Stud, Rodgers was asked about his plans for next season. Notably (albeit to no surprise), the 41-year-old confirmed he will not sign with the Saints. In the wake of Derek Carr‘s retirement, it became clear New Orleans would hold an open competition amongst the team’s remaining passers for the starting gig.
That leaves the Steelers as a logical Rodgers landing spot. The four-time MVP has been linked to Pittsburgh throughout the offseason, one in which Russell Wilson and Justin Fields departed in free agency. Steelers owner Art Rooney II has repeatedly expressed confidence that a deal will get done, and in the wake of the draft the team remained optimistic Rodgers will be in place for 2025. The latest indication that will indeed be the case came when the longtime Packers star was asked if he would be willing to ever play for the Bears.
“No, but I believe there’s a team that might play in Chicago this year on a road trip,” Rodgers said (video link). “I don’t know, not sure. Got to check it out.”
The Steelers’ 2025 schedule includes a road game against the Bears (Week 12), so that remark can be interpreted as another sign a Pittsburgh deal will be coming. The end of May was recently floated as the time at which an agreement could be in place, and the Steelers would no doubt prefer to have Rodgers in the fold as soon as possible. At the recent owners meetings, Rooney stated he and the team would remain patient “a little while longer” (h/t ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler) on the Rodgers front.
As a result, it remains to be seen when exactly the two parties – which met during a lengthy free agent visit and have discussed at least one contract offer – will come to a formal arrangement. Rodgers’ preferred destination this spring was the Vikings, but in the absence of a Minnesota deal being possible a short-term Pittsburgh pact has represented a fallback plan. That is clearly still the case at this point.
Mason Rudolph (brought back after spending 2024 with the Titans) is atop the depth chart for now, but the veteran was informed of Pittsburgh’s QB plans before he agreed to return during free agency. Skylar Thompson and sixth-round rookie Will Howard will be present for training camp this summer, but the Steelers are expected to add a fourth signal-caller, per usual. Rodgers remains atop the list of the likeliest candidates to be added at some point before camp begins in July.
Aaron is worried about an open competition? What a loser. Good luck Steeler nation.
It doesn’t say he’s worried about an open competition. It says he won’t sign with the Saints. And that’s because he’s going to play for the Steelers. It just hasn’t been announced.
At Mustard Tiger: ‘the 41-year-old confirmed he will not sign with the Saints. In the wake of Derek Carr‘s retirement, it became clear New Orleans would hold an open competition amongst the team’s remaining passers for the starting gig.’.
I’d say he’s clearly afraid of an open competition from that sentence.
That’s just bad writing.
I think it’s truthful writing. Aaron doesn’t want competition. A new 2nd round QB pick in NOLA or go ‘against Mason Rudolph, a 6th round pick, & Skylar Thompson’?
The Saints are holding an open competition among the players already on their team, they don’t want Rodgers. It isn’t his choice.
I agree with that statement.
@Showmebb & Mustard Tiger, if you think Aaron is the answer at QB, you haven’t been watching the game for a few seasons. His last season in GB, was his worse which is why they dumped him. Then nothing too brag about with the Jets for the last 2 seasons.
Rodgers had a decent season by most metrics. The Jets blew six 4th-quarter leads last term. Change those blown leads to wins and the Jets would’ve been in the hunt.
When has Rodgers ever been linked to the Saints? Your just making things up it’s been the Steelers or Vikings the whole time
@showmebb Correct. It’s poor writing that has combined two unrelated facts. But arty sees what he wants.
Far as I know there’s only one team dumb enough to want him anymore and we all know who that is so……..What’s the problem? Is A-Roid waiting for the Chiefs to sign him and bench Mahommes? Cause I don’t see that happening.
Rodgers is waiting until after June 1 when his release from the Jets becomes official.
Guys can be released with a 6/1 designation so he can sign anytime he wants. he just likes attention like a 2 year on a sugar rush.
More free time to spend w/ Pat McAfee and other media buds. ‘Look at me!!!’.
As a Steelers fan I’m not happy about this. He’ll never make it through the season and he’ll be Russell Wilson 2.0.
He’ll be even worse than Wilson.
As a Bengal fan , I couldn’t be more excited. In fact, I would even lend a hand to Aaron to help him get moved in to Pittsburgh!
How any franchise could go all in with this clown is stunning.
He’s earned his own reference in The Boss’ “Glory Days”
Steelers are fools if they sign Rodgers now. He played them like fools so let’s see if they are. He was great at one time now he a drama actor
Pushing your chips in on this guy is lame. He literally showed you what he brings to the table in the last two years..Injuries, garbage play, and drama. Losing some respect for the Steelers considering they’re on their knees waiting for daddy to make his decision.
Yeah.. Aaron Rodgers is officially Old man Rooney’s daddy!!
Was it his fault that the Jets frittered away winnable games vs. Denver, New England, Miami, and Los Angeles?
Yeah probably, it definitely was his fault when he threw a duck to a defender and blamed Mike Williams after the game. I worked the game and was shocked to see his comments when I got home. It was his fault and he didn’t have to say anything but he did that so he could gripe and they could get Davante and do nothing like they were with Williams. This guys a clown and I can’t believe anyone defends his behavior or play
Also, what up Jersey! I’m across the River but work out there all the time
Still a puss move and no sign of leadership. Guys a clown. Jets are going to be better with out him and unleash Garrett this year
Just rewatched the play and I was totally wrong. My bad
Yogi’s “facts” are fantasies. The Jets’ defense gave away those winnable games. Rhamondre Stevenson into the line with 22 seconds left. Jonnu Smith left uncovered in overtime. Tyler Higbee first game back from injury.
The Steelers better hope he doesn’t change his mind because if he does they are screwed and will have to start Will Howard at QB.
I’m not a steelers fan but I see a comment like this every year and yet they still make the playoffs every year no matter who is at QB
Why would the saints even want him?
Their options are Branden Weeden 2.0 and 2 practice squad caliber QBs with one of them currently hurt
Come to Chicago!…we’d love to see your career come to a crashing halt there.
🥱 Please go away Aaron and enjoy your legacy and retirement. You should’ve retired 2 years ago.
Pretty sure he isn’t going to NO because they can’t afford him. He isn’t going to play for the league minimum. They need all that cap space to roll over to next year. Carr’s retirement really hurt the Saints on the cap. Thats going to be a big hit for a player not on the roster.
He’s a trash human who hasn’t been good for 2 years. This is too much talk about this clown
In todays episode of As The D0uchebag Ruins Another Team…
I don’t even want him here
Aaron Rodgers might do okay in Pittsburgh. Tomlin won’t ask him to do too much. It would be great if he would coach Mason Rudolph up for subsequent years.
In that case, the one-year stint in Pittsburgh would be a good send-off and a twofer (this year’s starter, next five year’s starter).
DK Metcalf might. He thinks he had QB problems in Seattle so he’s OK with Pittsburgh? Bad idea. LMAO
What makes you think it’s just for 1 year in PITTS? This guy is the new Farve. He’ll be headlining rumors here for another 3 years with his will he or won’t he escapades.