The Pittsburgh Steelers enter the 2025 offseason with more questions than answers, and one of their biggest obstacles is Aaron Rodgers’ indecisiveness. Omar Khan and his front office face a critical juncture in rebuilding a roster that crumbled down the stretch last season, and Pittsburgh is waiting to see if they can give it one more shot with a former MVP quarterback.
The team’s late-season collapse only emphasized what had long been ignored: a foundational reassessment. Among the most pressing concerns is the quarterback position, and with few viable options remaining, Rodgers’ prolonged decision-making process has left the Steelers in limbo.
Rodgers, a 21-year NFL veteran, is one of the most decorated quarterbacks in league history. However, his short-lived stint with the New York Jets has left questions about his durability and effectiveness.
Despite those concerns, the Steelers have aggressively pursued the four-time MVP, making him a top target in their search for stability under center. But Rodgers’ approach to free agency has been anything but decisive, complicating Pittsburgh’s ability to move forward with a clear offseason plan.
According to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Rodgers made an impromptu visit to the Steelers’ facility on Friday morning. It marked his first meeting with a franchise this offseason, but no deal was reached. NFL insider Tom Pelissero emphasized that Rodgers is “doing his own process.”
Aaron Rodgers' lethargic attitude could ruin the Pittsburgh Steelers' 2025 aspirations
For a team focusing on rebuilding and addressing multiple roster deficiencies, this waiting game is proving costly... and Steelers fans are fed up with it.
The Steelers’ lack of urgency is receiving criticism from some reputable voices.
“If you want to sign someone, you don’t want them to leave the building,” Rich Eisen said on The Rich Eisen Show.
His words ring true—letting Rodgers dictate the pace of negotiations puts the Steelers in a vulnerable position that could severely impact their ability to build the rest of the roster.
Meanwhile, the quarterback market has only become more challenging. Justin Fields has found a new home with the New York Jets, and the bridge between Russell Wilson and the Steelers appears to have burned beyond repair.
That leaves Pittsburgh in a bind: if Rodgers doesn’t commit soon, they must invest significant draft capital in a quarterback they initially hoped to avoid selecting.
With the 2025 NFL Draft rapidly approaching, time is running out. The Steelers can ill afford to sit while Rodgers wavers on his future. If they continue to wait, they risk being without a viable quarterback, forced into desperation mode when they should be building a sustainable future.
The best course of action is clear: demand an answer from Rodgers. Either he commits to leading the franchise, or the Steelers must move on. Every day spent waiting is another day lost in what should be an aggressive and purposeful offseason.
