Despite the uncertainty, Ian Rapoport remains confident that Aaron Rodgers will sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Although retirement could still be an option, the insider believes a deal is close and that it would be best to announce it before the mandatory minicamp.
“At this point, it would be a surprise if Aaron Rodgers is not on the Steelers right now. I’m not saying he’s made a decision. I’m not saying retirement is ruled out, but, it would be a surprise. Maybe a better question is just when and, to me, the one that makes the most sense is for Rodgers to announce it right before mandatory minicamp. Show up. Little media. Get on the field. Get the playbook. See you later, goodbye for the summer. Come back when training camp is starting and then everything is a go. That makes the most sense, but, because it’s Aaron Rodgers, what makes the most sense isn’t always what actually happens.”
The Steelers are clear that Rodgers is the missing piece to contend for the Super Bowl, although many fans and experts disagree. Moreover, in what has sparked the most criticism, few understand why they’ve been so patient with the veteran when time is running out.
When is Steelers mandatory minicamp?
The Steelers’ mandatory minicamp runs from June 10 to June 12, and it’s the date many experts have marked as a key moment to find out whether Aaron Rodgers will sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers or not.
If there’s no official announcement by then, the situation would enter a very risky stage, as the only thing left on the calendar would be training camp in the final days of July. Beyond that deadline, the player’s adaptation would become much more difficult.
