“Steelers do not want him. Go away,” a fan reacted to Aaron Rodgers‘ future in the NFL. Well, we all know that friend who just refuses to leave the party, even when it is over. The host is practically sweeping around them, but they just won’t budge. Yeah, that’s Aaron Rodger’s position in the NFL.
Four-time MVP and a Super Bowl champion – Aaron Rodgers has done it all. A legend! But still, fans are practically begging him to retire. The fans were frantically calling him out when CBS Sports posted a ranking of Rodgers’ potential 2025 destinations: 1) Steelers 2) Retirement 3) NY Giants 4) Minnesota Vikings 5) Tennessee Titans 6) Cleveland Browns. Captioned it: “What will Aaron Rodgers do?” But the comment section turned into a retirement party invitation. Responses ranged from “Just retire already,” “Vikings don’t want him, retire diva,” and “I wish he would retire…he’s so irrelevant.” Savage.
And honestly, it’s not like Aaron Rodgers’ recent seasons have made a strong argument for him sticking around. In 2022, he couldn’t carry an average Packers squad to the playoffs. In 2023, he tore his Achilles four plays into his Jets debut. And in 2024? He had the worst statistical season of his career, leading to the Jets cutting him and swallowing the remaining $58.5 million on his contract. Ouch.
So what’s left for Aaron Rodgers? More darkness retreats? Another surprise comeback attempt? Or finally, accepting that Father Time remains undefeated? Fans have made their pick—they’re ready for him to hang it up. But the Steelers? Oh, they have other plans.
Steelers and Mike Tomlin: The desperate QB search
The Steelers are trying everything in their power to persuade Aaron Rodgers. According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, Pittsburgh skipped Michigan’s Pro Day because they were so keen to speak with Rodgers. Now, if you are a die-hard fan of the Steelers, then let me explain – skipping Michigan’s Pro Day is like skipping your kid’s graduation to go on a date. This is something they never do. Like ever.
And yet, there they were, making sure Rodgers felt like the most important person in Pittsburgh, while their lone scout at the pro day was tasked with keeping an eye on Michigan’s Kenneth Grant—an absolute unit of a defensive tackle. The Steelers might use their No. 21 pick on Grant, but let’s be real, the bigger headline here is their desperate quarterback search.
The Steelers have been on this QB rollercoaster since Ben Roethlisberger left in 2021. They tried Kenny Pickett—flopped. Took a chance on Russell Wilson—a promising start, but crumbled by playoff time. Now, they’re eyeing Rodgers, hoping a 41-year-old legend with a recent history of injuries and declining stats is the answer.
Rodgers himself has always admired Mike Tomlin. In a resurfaced clip from The Pat McAfee Show, Rodgers gushed, “Big Mike Tomlin fan. Have been for a long time. I like the way he speaks about his team. I like the way he goes about his business. His confidence.” Cute. But does mutual admiration translate to actual success on the field? Because Rodgers’ last few seasons haven’t exactly been highlight-reel material.
So now, Pittsburgh – out of options – is looking at Rodgers like he’s the last piece of pizza at 2 a.m. But let’s be real: is this a Hail Mary pass that actually works? Or is Rodgers just another QB experiment bound to leave Steelers fans shaking their heads?
One thing’s for sure—Rodgers loves a dramatic career twist. Whether he’s suiting up for the Steelers or finally calling it quits, the NFL offseason drama is a chef’s kiss as always. Stay tuned.
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