Aaron Rodgers set for Steelers decision with | NFL News

A new idea suggests that  NFL icon Aaron Rodgers is holding off on a potential transfer to the Pittsburgh Steelers until the schedule is introduced next week. After being launched by the New York Jets following two underwhelming seasons, hypothesis has been rampant about where the seasoned quarterback will land next.

It appeared Rodgers was destined for Pittsburgh, yet the deal stays unsealed. The intriguing rationale behind the delay, according to FOX Sports‘ Colin Cowherd, is that Rodgers needs to examine the upcoming schedule, due out on Wednesday, before finalising his decision. Cowherd believes that the ex-Green Bay Packers star is eager to verify the quantity of primetime video games the Steelers are slated for before deciding. While it will appear considerably outlandish, the story has been backed up by Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio. Florio advised 93.7 The Fan radio show that the Rodgers schedule idea holds weight.

Host of the show, Andrew Fillipponi, posted on X: “@ProFootballTalk says on @937thefan a source told him the theory that Aaron Rodgers is waiting to sign with the Steelers until after the NFL schedule release so the league doesn’t load up on early Steelers primetime games is ‘right on the money.'”

Despite the uncertainty surrounding Rodgers’ future, it’s extensively anticipated the Steelers will function prominently in primetime slots for the 2025 NFL season regardless. The schedule is believed to be firmly established already, with little probability of alterations even if he decides on his next path prior to May 14.

It’s also attainable the league has already factored the truth of Rodgers signing with the Steelers when organising the schedule. What is thought is that Pittsburgh chiefs held talks with Rodgers after they introduced him into their facility in March, while the QB was also mentioned to have curiosity from the Minnesota Vikings.

NFL pundit and ex-player Ross Tucker is satisfied that Rodgers will commit to the Steelers, suggesting he may need even influenced their draft selections, significantly relating to Shedeur Sanders, who is now with the Cleveland Browns. “I think Aaron’s going to sign with them,” he mentioned. “I would be very, very surprised at this point if he doesn’t.

“Because if they did not have 99 % confidence that he was going to, I believe they’d have drafted a quarterback. In truth, I’ll take it a step additional. I haven’t got any evidence of this, it’s rampant hypothesis, but I’d let you know proper now I imagine that Aaron Rodgers advised the Steelers, ‘Hey do not draft Shedeur Sanders,’ or perhaps the Steelers just knew. He does not need to deal with that. He’s 40-something years outdated.”

During his most recent appearance on the Pat McAfee Show, Rodgers shed some light on why he hasn’t committed to a team yet. “I’m in a totally different section of my life,” he said. “I’m 41 years outdated, I’m in a severe relationship, I’ve personal commitments I’ve made. And people in my internal circle battling tough stuff. To make a dedication to a staff is a large factor.”