The NFL world is waiting on former Green Bay Packers and New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers to make a decision on whether or not he will sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2025 season. After being released by New York earlier this offseason, Pittsburgh has been the only team that has been willing to wait on the four-time NFL MVP to make a decision regarding his football future.
Unfortunately for Steelers fans, that decision does not seem to have a timeline. While there are rumors surrounding potential dates, the fact of the matter is that the franchise has not put a deadline on a decision.
And given what is going on in his personal life, Rodgers is not putting a deadline on it either.
Aaron Rodgers Reveals that Multiple People in His Life Are Battling Cancer
This offseason, Rodgers hasn’t appeared in the media too often. Naturally, he made his first appearance on the “Pat McAfee Show,” where he disclosed that he had put off making a decision because several of his close friends and family members were going through some difficult times.
He did not reveal what those things were. That is, he did not reveal them until Wednesday.
The four-time NFL MVP spoke on Joe Rogan’s podcast for the second time. In this three-hour chat, he disclosed that several individuals in his life are presently facing cancer, and he is dedicating his time to helping them.
“I’ve figured it out the last year when I’ve been in the weeds with these people who are close to me that have cancer,” Rodgers said.
He had told Pat McAfee earlier this year, “I mean it’s a small percentage.” “Because the discussions have already taken place. No longer is there any reflection. In addition to taking care of my own obligations and my people, I’m also keeping the lines of communication open.
“I’m in a serious relationship. I have off-the-field stuff going on that requires my attention. I have personal commitments I have made. I have a couple of people in my inner, inner circle who are battling some difficult stuff. So, I have a lot of things that are taking my attention.”