Aaron Rodgers has yet to decide on his NFL future, but the Pittsburgh Steelers have remained steadfast that he would sign with them.
Rodgers has remained in constant communication with head coach Mike Tomlin, according to insider James Palmer.
“I know that (Rodgers) has stayed in relatively constant contact with Mike Tomlin,” Palmer said on 93.7 the Fan. “So, I do believe there’s enough things pointing that Aaron Rodgers would be the quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers.”
Team president Art Rooney II said last week the team still believes Rodgers will land with the Steelers.
“We’re still kind of getting the same signals we’ve been getting recently that he does want to come here,” Rooney said. “I do think we may get word soon, obviously, with things starting to crank up here with the offseason programs. If he’s coming, we would like to get him here soon for some of that.”
The four-time MVP said last Thursday on the Pat McAfee Show that he was working through some personal issues and could not commit to the Steelers or any other team until they were resolved. He added that throughout the process, he has informed the teams of all of that.
“I am trying to be open to everything and not specifically attached to a decision. I’m not holding anyone hostage,” Rodgers said. “I’ve been upfront from the beginning. I don’t mean any disrespect to anyone on a team. I’m just going through a lot in my personal life that has to take [priority}. I don’t think it was fair to the Steelers or anyone while I deal with a lot of things off the field. The people that know, know. The people that don’t, make up (expletive) about me.”
The Steelers have three quarterbacks on the roster, but general manager Omar Khan said they would have four on their training camp roster, with the last one likely being a veteran. Rodgers is the top candidate for that, and Pittsburgh remains confident he will sign.
