Rodgers is still more than capable of being the type of quarterback that can lead a Super Bowl run. During the 2024 NFL season with the New York Jets, Rodgers completed 63 percent of his pass attempts for 3,897 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions.

The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to hold out hope for signing the future Hall-of-Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers

If the Pittsburgh Steelers signed Aaron Rodgers then he would have a revenge game against the New York Jets in Week 1.

As of the morning of May 14, outsiders could only speculate why Rodgers hadn't yet signed a contract to serve as the Steelers starting quarterback for the 2025 season.

Ben Roethlisberger has a justified concern about Aaron Rodgers taking so long to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

SI's Jeremy Brener threw out the idea of Pittsburgh signing Ryan Tannehill. The former Titans Pro Bowler didn't play in 2024 but isn't officially on the NFL's retirement list. Tannehill is 36 now, and while he wouldn't be a shoo-in as a starter, he'd add to a depth chart that will likely also feature Mason Rudolph and rookie Will Howard.

Rodgers has always been opposed to the first two phases of the offseason program. By not agreeing to terms until the third phase looms, he avoids the offseason program until the offseason program becomes, from Rodgers’s perspective, highly relevant.