Will it finally come to an end? Supporters of the Pittsburgh Steelers hope to navigate NFL Draft weekend without any mention of Aaron Rodgers. Yet, the polarizing quarterback somehow finds a way to re-enter the rumor mill. The Steelers faced criticism for bypassing Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders while they were on the clock with the 21st overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft. With just Mason Rudolph and Skylar Thompson on the team, Pittsburgh has the most challenging quarterback scenario in the league, and acquiring Sanders might have provided the boost they required. However, recent reports indicate why the Steelers might have overlooked Shedeur.
Only hours prior to the beginning of Day 2 of the draft, Dianna Russini from The Athletic reports that discussions between the Steelers and Rodgers about joining the team are ongoing. “According to a source, the Steelers and Aaron Rodgers are still communicating as the team awaits the future Hall of Famer’s decision regarding free agency,” Russini shared on X. “Neither side has established a timetable.”
The Pittsburgh Steelers cannot rely on Aaron Rodgers to make a commitment.
The Pittsburgh Steelers ought to distance themselves from Aaron Rodgers at this time. Following Rodgers’ latest remarks on The Pat McAfee Show, it appeared that the 41-year-old quarterback was far from making a commitment to play football in 2025, much less for Pittsburgh.
Though it’s likely that the Steelers and Rodgers are negotiating, the Steelers cannot move forward in the NFL Draft as if he will be part of the roster this year unless he actually signs the existing contract. Having only two quarterbacks on the roster, Pittsburgh must take action to address the gap in the draft. This doesn’t need to be a major move for the future, but they do require depth and a quarterback on a rookie deal.
Maybe Rodgers became attentive when the Steelers chose not to select Shedeur Sanders. Perhaps with sufficient job stability, he might be able to finally agree to a one-year contract. Yet most likely not. I wouldn’t overanalyze the Aaron Rodgers situation, as it seems to be just more of what we’ve experienced over the last two months.