Aaron Rodgers continues to wait for a decision, even after visiting the Pittsburgh Steelers over a week ago. No one knows when Rodgers will decide, and the Steelers appear to be his only viable team right now.
The other options for Rodgers include simply waiting out for as long as possible into the summer months for a spot to open up due to an injury, or deciding he does not want to play anymore and retiring.
Jeremy Fowler of ESPN gave his latest update on Rodgers. While the Steelers feel optimistic about landing Rodgers, they have no idea when he will ultimately decide.
“The Pittsburgh Steelers do remain optimistic,” Fowler said. Based on everything I’m hearing, they are willing to wait this out. And a lot of people I’ve talked to in the quarterback market, some sources close to Jameis Winston’s process, Russell Wilson, etc. They believe that Rodgers must have some sort of assurance from the Steelers, or vice versa, that they could end up together. They’ve already talked contract potential parameters, he visited with the team. … So does he continue to wait until closer to the draft, or do they come to some sort of agreement [before that]? It appears that nothing is imminent right now, and you can expect the unpredictable with Aaron Rodgers."
Rodgers, 41, has dealt with injuries in recent seasons. He suffered a torn Achilles that ended his 2023 season in Week 1, and in 2024, he battled lingering knee and hamstring issues. Those injuries could have taken a toll on Rodgers.
The last time Rodgers went through something similar to this, it was the public process of the Green Bay Packers trying to find a trade partner. While it long appeared to be the New York Jets, Rodgers never signed off on the deal until the week of the NFL Draft.
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