Aaron Rodgers delay sparks fears as Pittsburgh | NFL News

Aaron Rodgers has seemingly stirred up an “awkward” environment within the Pittsburgh Steelers locker room because of his hesitancy to decide to a contract. Throughout this offseason, the previous New York Jets and Green Bay Packers quarterback has been linked with the Steelers.

Bleacher Report means that Rodgers had a prolonged six-hour assembly with the franchise earlier in March, but the quarterback has nonetheless not signed a deal. Amidst the hypothesis, there was no clear signal that Rodgers will don black and gold for the 2025 season, and this uncertainty is reportedly fuelling pressure within the Steelers squad.

A source close to the Steelers confided to reporter Josina Anderson in regards to the environment, commenting on the emotional undercurrent as they cling on for affirmation of who will take the reins at quarterback.

Quoting the source, Anderson wrote on X: “Meanwhile, from a league source on the #Steelers: ‘The vibe? I would say it feels a little weird here. The running joke around here right now is, ‘who’s going to be our quarterback?’ Now, I wouldn’t say there’s any panic though, but the current QB depth says what it says’.”

At current, the quarterback line-up for the Steelers consists of six-year stalwart Mason Rudolph and ex-Miami Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson.

This follows the departure of Justin Fields and Russell Wilson, who exited the squad during free company after serving to information the group to a respectable 10-7 season in 2024, culminating in a first-round Wildcard playoff loss in opposition to the Baltimore Ravens.

Yet, Rodgers is not the Steelers’ sole quarterback goal. The membership just lately hosted prime prospect Shedeur Sanders for talks at their base forward of the draft, which is able to begin on April 24.

Spanish sports activities newspaper AS additional notes that Pittsburgh has additionally proven curiosity in different established gamers – Joe Flacco and Carson Wentz are on their radar – hinting they may pivot away from Rodgers if he continues to mull over his resolution.

Steelers supremo Art Rooney II was hopeful about securing a deal when he spoke at league classes final week, though he admitted he did not envisage “taking this long”.

Conversely, it seems that Rodgers is in no rush and is content material to bide his time and see if different presents emerge – hardly shocking given his Super Bowl and NFL MVP accolades.

The 41-year-old threw 28 touchdowns for the Jets final season to take his NFL profession complete to 503. The Jets completed with a disappointing 5-12 file, lacking out on the playoffs. Rodgers had hoped to make up for misplaced time after lacking the 2023 season because of an Achilles harm he suffered on his debut for the New York group.