The Pittsburgh Steelers need a quarterback for the 2025 season. They lost Justin Fields as he left to join the New York Jets, and Russell Wilson is meeting with the Cleveland Browns on Thursday. Aaron Rodgers is starting to feel like a legitimate possibility to be the Steelers’ starting quarterback in 2025. Rodgers has kept everyone waiting as he decides where he wants to play, and Steelers fans have assumed the holdup had something to do with the price or the contract—but that doesn’t appear to be the case.
The Steelers, meanwhile, aren’t rushing the process. They understand the magnitude of adding a quarterback like Rodgers and remain patient as he weighs his decision. Rather than viewing his approach as a red flag, Pittsburgh may see it as proof that Rodgers is carefully thinking through his next move, not dismissing them outright.
Obviously, for Steelers fans, Rodgers taking his sweet time with this decision, as Dulac described it, can be a bit frustrating. But let's be fair to Rodgers—he doesn’t owe anything to the fans at this point. This is a massive choice for him, one that will shape the next chapter of his career.
At 41 years old, Rodgers has shown he might still have a bit left in the tank, which makes him an intriguing option for a team like the Steelers, with a seasoned defense and star wide receivers like DK Metcalf and George Pickens. The Steelers made an impressive turnaround, transforming one of the weakest wide receiver rooms into one of the league’s best in a very short time.
This shift came after their bold move to acquire Metcalf in a trade that drastically improved the depth and talent at the position. With a dynamic duo of Pickens and Metcalf, any quarterback would be enticed by the potential. If the Steelers were to land Rodgers, they’d undoubtedly be viewed as Super Bowl contenders heading into the season. The combination of a veteran defense, star wide receivers, and Rodgers at the helm would make Pittsburgh a serious threat in the AFC. At least in the preseason.
It’s an exciting scenario for both the Steelers and Rodgers, a perfect match on paper. Yet, the key hurdle remains that Rodgers doesn’t want to rush into anything. As a polarizing figure who rarely reveals his hand, he’s taking the time he needs to carefully weigh his options. For the Steelers, it’s a waiting game, with fans holding their breath to see whether Rodgers will finally choose Pittsburgh. The uncertainty has only heightened the anticipation, but ultimately, Rodgers deserves to make a decision that aligns with his future goals.
Steelers Fans Are Left Scratching Their Heads
If Rodgers does end up in Pittsburgh, it’ll be fascinating to see the kind of dollar figure he commands. Many Steelers fans are left scratching their heads, wondering how a franchise with such a storied history and well-run organization has found itself in this quarterback predicament. It’s a tough spot to be in—pigeonholed into choosing between two quarterbacks who might be past their prime.
Wilson ended the 2024 season as the Steelers’ starting quarterback, and while he didn’t look terrible, he ultimately didn’t do enough to be the difference-maker the team desperately needs. The Steelers are in search of that game-changing player at the position, which is likely why they’re targeting Rodgers. It seems they believe the 41-year-old quarterback still has at least one more season of elite play left in him, a final shot to provide that difference and get the Steelers back to championship contention.
