Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers never had Aaron Rodgers as their first option for the upcoming season. According to a report by Adam Schefter, two names were ahead of the former Packers and Jets player.
âThis was the best move that the Pittsburgh Steelers could make right now, but, letâs also remember that this was the third option for the Pittsburgh Steelers. They were in on Matthew Stafford and couldnât get done a trade. They tried to re-sign Justin Fields. He opted to go to the New York Jets where he will meet Aaron Rodgers on opening day, and after they couldnât get a trade done for Stafford and couldnât get Fields resigned, they pivoted to Aaron Rodgers.â
For several months, the Steelers had been looking for a star who could make them Super Bowl contenders in 2025, with the idea of drafting their franchise quarterback of the future in 2026. Stafford was a great option, but he didnât want to leave Los Angeles.
Did the Steelers sign Aaron Rodgers?
Yes. The Steelers signed Aaron Rodgers to a one-year deal, but based on Schefterâs information, their top priority was Stafford, followed by an attempt to reach a new deal with Justin Fields.
However, Justin never forgave Mike Tomlin for replacing him with Russell Wilson during the 2024 season, so he looked for a fresh start with head coach Aaron Glenn and the New York Jets. As time went on, Rodgers was the only option left available, and both sides decided it was the ideal moment to take a chance.
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