The Pittsburgh Steelers appear to be inching closer to solving their quarterback dilemma for the 2025 season, with Aaron Rodgers emerging as the frontrunner to lead the storied franchise. NFL insider Tom Pelissero recently reported on NFL Network’s The Insiders that “all signs are pointing” toward Rodgers signing with the Steelers following his throwing session with Pittsburgh wide receiver DK Metcalf.
“This truly appears to be a situation where all signs are pointing to Aaron Rodgers being the Steelers quarterback, but until he actually calls and says I’m in, they can’t be 100% sure,” Pelissero stated during the segment.
The momentum connecting Rodgers to Pittsburgh has been building steadily, particularly after the four-time MVP visited the team’s facility on March 21. Despite this growing connection, the 41-year-old quarterback has yet to make an official decision about his future. With the New York Giants effectively removed from consideration after signing Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, Rodgers’ options have narrowed considerably to either joining the Steelers or potentially retiring from professional football altogether.
Steelers Stand Alone in Rodgers Pursuit
Currently, the Pittsburgh Steelers remain the only NFL franchise actively courting Rodgers. His recent activities—visiting the team’s headquarters and conducting a private throwing session with Metcalf—suggest he’s performing his due diligence before committing to what would be a significant late-career move.
The Athletic previously reported that Rodgers had interest in joining the Minnesota Vikings, but Minnesota’s front office appears committed to developing 2024 first-round selection J.J. McCarthy as their quarterback of the future. While there’s a theoretical scenario where the Vikings could pivot to Rodgers if McCarthy struggles during organized team activities, industry insiders consider this outcome highly unlikely.
Time Pressure Building in Pittsburgh
Though the Steelers haven’t imposed a firm deadline on Rodgers’ decision, head coach Mike Tomlin has expressed the organization’s desire to have their quarterback situation resolved before training camp begins. As negotiations extend, patience within the Steelers organization may be wearing thin, with reports indicating that some team executives are pushing for Rodgers to make his decision sooner rather than later.
The prolonged deliberation process has left both Steelers fans and NFL analysts speculating about Rodgers’ intentions, but most signs point toward an imminent resolution. Given that Pittsburgh represents Rodgers’ only current opportunity to continue his NFL career—barring an unexpected retirement announcement—the probability of seeing the future Hall of Famer in the black and gold appears increasingly likely.
As Pelissero aptly noted, however, until Rodgers personally confirms his commitment to Pittsburgh, nothing can be considered certain in this high-profile quarterback saga. The football world now waits for Rodgers to make the call that could potentially reshape the AFC North landscape for the 2025 season.
