Aaron Rodgers is still delaying his response to the Pittsburgh Steelersâ one-year offer, and patience is running thin. His potential arrival for the 2025 NFL season could be fueled by another rumor, as reports recently surfaced about the black and gold franchise showing interest in bringing in one of A-Rodâs former teammates from the New York Jets.
The idea of luring Rodgers by adding some of his former teammates isnât new. The Jets already tried that strategy last season when they signed Davante Adams, who had previously played alongside the veteran quarterback with the Green Bay Packers. Lately, thereâs been speculation that the Steelers could be planning to follow a similar path.
In the absence of any word from Rodgers, every signal is being interpreted as a hint toward one future or another. When it comes to gestures, it was Rodgers himself who recently practiced with Pittsburgh wide receiver DK Metcalf at UCLA. Now, the Jets are fueling another rumor.
Rodgersâ former teammate who restructured his contract with the Jets
Rodgersâ former teammate who restructured his contract is wide receiver Allen Lazard, who agreed to a significant pay cut to remain with the New York Jets, reducing his impact on the teamâs salary cap. With that decision, he now finds himself in a favorable position to be traded if Pittsburgh decides to pursue him.
Allen Lazard of the New York Jets
Lazard was originally set to earn $11 million in 2025, but the Jets wide receiver agreed to lower his base salary to $2.25 million, with $1.75 million guaranteed. Additionally, he can earn up to $4.25 million in per-game bonuses if he is active for all 17 regular-season games.
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Can Lazard join the Steelers?
The Jets have voided the final year of Lazardâs contract, meaning he will become a free agent at the end of the season. Combined with his pay cut, his guaranteed stay in New York could also be seen as a favorable setup for a possible trade if Rodgers ends up joining the Steelers.
