Aaron Rodgers has yet to sign with a team two weeks ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft, but the Steelers seem to be willing to wait things out as long as possible.
Pittsburgh seemed like the logical destination for the veteran quarterback, but the 41-year-old often isn’t the most logical person. The Steelers continued their draft process by meeting with prospects, but a Rodgers decision would be ideal before the draft.
That might be why some in the Steelers organization have had their patience wear thin.
“As of right now, everybody is being patient,” NFL insider James Palmer said on Bleacher Report on Friday. “My understanding is there’s some people in that building that are losing some of their patience. Some of them may be in that locker room as they sit and wait for Aaron Rodgers to make a decision.”
Team captain Cam Heyward went viral for his fiery comments toward Rodgers for being wishy-washy about his decision. It seems like others are in the same boat, and Palmer believes that the week of the 2025 NFL Draft could be a deadline of sorts for the Steelers.
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NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reported that Derek Carr could miss the start of the season due to a shoulder injury. The New Orleans Saints could be a viable destination for Rodgers, so it might be another obstacle for the Steelers’ pursuit.
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