Steelers are in the dark when it comes to Rodgers
(TNS) — Russell Wilson signed with the New York Giants and Justin Fields signed with the New York Jets, leaving the Pittsburgh Steelers with limited options at quarterback.
Aaron Rodgers has been connected to Pittsburgh and even met with the team for six hours, but left without a deal in place. The 41-year-old needs a new team to play for — if he wants to continue his career, that is — and the Steelers need a proven quarterback.
But, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, there’s no still clarity on what Rodgers wants to do.
“There are people who believe that he may not play this year,” Schefter said on ESPN’s “Get Up.” “There are people who believe he’s waiting to see if something might open down the line in Minnesota with the Vikings. But nobody knows for sure what Aaron Rodgers’ game plan is, and for the time being, the Steelers are in the dark.”
Schefter also said on ESPN Milwaukee that while he’s not convinced Rodgers even wants to play in 2025, he doesn’t want to speak for the four-time NFL MVP.
“We’re speculating, but it shouldn’t be that hard,” Schefter said. “Either you want to play for the Steelers or you don’t. What are we waiting for?”
Rodgers spent the last two seasons with the New York Jets. He missed the first year after he tore his Achilles in Week 1, and Year 2 was a struggle for the veteran quarterback. After the two parted ways, Rodgers said he was going to take some time to figure out whether he wants to keep playing or retire.
Clearly, he’s still on the fence about what’s next, and it’s only hurting the Steelers and their quest to find a new quarterback. While they have Mason Rudolph and Skylar Thompson on their roster, they don’t have a proven starter.
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