Aaron Rodgers has responded to growing speculation about his NFL future, including reports linking him to a potential $10 million move to the Pittsburgh Steelers. At 41, the four-time NFL MVP and former Super Bowl champion remains undecided about whether he will return to play or hang up his cleats for good. His latest comments suggest he is in no rush to make a final decision.
Rodgers, who missed nearly the entire 2023 season after suffering a torn Achilles just four snaps into his debut with the New York Jets, has been rehabbing while also focusing on personal matters. He recently shared that he is prioritizing support for people close to him who are battling serious challenges, which has made football a secondary concern. “I’m open to anything and attached to nothing,” Rodgers said during a recent media appearance, reflecting a deeply personal approach to his future.
The rumors of a blockbuster move to Pittsburgh have intensified, especially with the Steelers reportedly offering a one-year deal worth around $10 million. Team president Art Rooney II has not denied interest in the veteran quarterback and publicly stated that Rodgers would be a welcome addition. With offseason workouts and minicamps approaching, there’s a growing sense that the Steelers are serious about making Rodgers their short-term answer under center.
However, not everyone is on board with the idea. Steelers legend Terry Bradshaw has been outspoken in his criticism of the move, calling it “a joke.” Bradshaw, who led Pittsburgh to four Super Bowl titles in the 1970s, questioned the wisdom of bringing in an aging quarterback for what could be a brief and unstable tenure. “They should let him chew on bark and whisper to the gods somewhere else,” he remarked, referencing Rodgers’ past forays into alternative medicine and spiritual retreats.
Despite the criticism, Rodgers has not ruled anything out, including retirement. NFL insider Ian Rapoport recently noted that while Rodgers hasn’t made a firm decision, sources close to the situation believe he will make an announcement before the Steelers’ mandatory minicamp from June 10–12. Rapoport added that although retirement is still on the table, a deal with Pittsburgh remains the most likely outcome.
For now, Rodgers remains a free agent with one of the most decorated careers in NFL history. Whether he chooses to extend that legacy in Pittsburgh, or call it a career, may depend less on money and more on where his heart and mind lead him in the coming days.