Aaron Rodgers may be inching closer to a new chapter with the Pittsburgh Steelers following his separation from the New York Jets earlier this year, as per Fox News.
However, the future Hall of Famer has yet to formally announce whether he will return for the 2025 NFL season or retire.
Rodgers’ split with the Jets became official in February, nearly two years after the four-time NFL MVP joined the team in a widely publicized move. Though expectations were high, Rodgers’ time in New Jersey was marred by injuries and inconsistency, culminating in what some critics have called a “disappointment.”
Since then, Rodgers has reportedly drawn interest from multiple teams, including the Minnesota Vikings and the Steelers. While Minnesota publicly stepped away from negotiations in March, Pittsburgh has remained a serious suitor.
According to NFL insiders, Rodgers recently visited the Steelers’ training facility and met with key members of the coaching staff. Yet, no deal has been finalized.
Veteran journalist and biographer Ian O’Connor, who has interviewed Rodgers extensively, believes the quarterback has privately signaled his desire to join the Steelers — pending resolution of personal matters.
“Not that he guaranteed it, but he’s told [the Steelers], ‘I’m gonna play for you. I just don’t want to go there and then miss part of mandatory minicamp because of my personal issues,’” O’Connor said in an appearance on 93.7 The Fan. “I’m pretty sure they’re gonna be solved by the end of May.”
The Steelers’ mandatory minicamp is scheduled for June 10–12, leaving a narrow window for Rodgers to make a final decision. If he chooses to play, many see Pittsburgh as a fitting destination for a veteran quarterback looking to close out his career with stability and support.
O’Connor described the Jets experience as a “personal and professional embarrassment” for Rodgers — a narrative the quarterback could rewrite in Pittsburgh.
“Do I think the Steelers will win the Super Bowl next year? No,” O’Connor added. “But if you told me 11-6 with at least one playoff victory, I think that’s realistic.”
