Aaron Rodgers ended the rumor-riddled speculation and waiting game on Thursday, informing the Pittsburgh Steelers he’ll fly to the Steel City on Friday to ink a deal and become part of the NFC North team ahead of minicamp.
The Super Bowl-winning headliner will be the 10th quarterback to start for the Steelers in the last decade and helps create a new tandem alongside former Seattle Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf.
Reports say it will be a one-year deal.
The former Green Bay Packers and New York Jets QB has been equal parts dynamic and depleted since returning from his ruptured Achilles in 2023, highlighted by a 2024 campaign that was statistically one of Rodgers’ worst.
Will he be the answer to the 2024 QB Room that featured current Jets slinger Justin Fields (who the team plays in Week 1) and veteran Russell Wilson (now with the New York Giants)?
How Rodgers performs with the Steelers under coach Mike Tomlin remains to be seen.
However, some social media reactions—from Donald Trump-Elon Musk quips to existential realms and “The Shining” references—have already been a winning start…
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