Steelers Owner Drops Cryptic Hint: How Long Will They Really Wait for Aaron Rodgers’ Decision?
Time’s ticking for Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers, and if he’s planning to pull on that black-and-gold jersey, the clock’s definitely not in his favor. Art Rooney II, the team’s owner, recently reiterated that while the Steelers are willing to play the waiting game a bit longer, patience isn’t infinite — that same sentiment echoed nearly two months ago, but the calendar’s crawling and the offseason’s creeping up fast. The Steelers start Organized Team Activities (OTAs) in late May, and even if Rodgers skips the physical drills, just showing up to bond with teammates and absorb the playbook could smooth the path ahead. At 41, Rodgers hitting the free-agent market came after the Jets decided to move on — New York’s signing of Justin Fields effectively shut the door for the veteran. Since then, the Steelers have been the hotspot for Rodgers rumors, especially after his visit where he tossed some passes with DK Metcalf. Still, no handshake deal has been sealed yet, and the Steelers’ quarterback options aren’t exactly lighting up the charts; Mason Rudolph and rookie Will Howard offer depth but none have the star power Rodgers brings — warts and all. Rooney’s hinted the waiting won’t last forever, and honestly, a final answer can’t come soon enough.
Rodgers, 41, hit the free-agent market in February, when the New York Jets announced the team would not bring him back for the 2025 NFL season. While Rodgers has been connected to a few NFL franchises since then, rumors have centered on the Steelers for the past few months. Rodgers visited the team and even threw passes with newly acquired wideout DK Metcalf. All of that made it seem like Rodgers would join the team, but no deal has materialized yet.Advertisement
Mason Rudolph sits at the top of the Steelers’ depth chart for now. He’s experienced stretches of solid play at times but is mostly viewed as an NFL backup. Pittsburgh didn’t address the quarterback position in the 2025 NFL Draft until the sixth round, when it selected Ohio State quarterback Will Howard.While Rooney and the Steelers have been patient so far, they would probably feel better if Rodgers reached a decision soon. Rooney indicated in April the team wasn’t going to wait on Rodgers forever, but it’s unclear if the Steelers can really close the door on the veteran considering the team’s other options at the position.
While Rooney and the Steelers have been patient so far, they would probably feel better if Rodgers reached a decision soon. Rooney indicated in April the team wasn’t going to wait on Rodgers forever, but it’s unclear if the Steelers can really close the door on the veteran considering the team’s other options at the position.
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