Pittsburgh continues to wait on Aaron Rodgers.
The veteran quarterback is yet to confirm his NFL future, despite being linked with the Steelers following his departure from the New York Jets.
As each day passes, the questions that have been deflected away by both parties thus far will begin to weigh more heavily.
Training camp is still two months away, which leaves plenty of time for Rodgers to sign with Pittsburgh, but the lack of a decision is leaving the franchise hanging right now.
Their season outlook depends significantly on where the four-time MVP lands, and any frustration that surfaces from the Steelers camp would be more than understandable.
While team president Art Rooney II has publicly expressed his hopes of Rodgers’ arrival, it seems the players participating in Pittsburgh’s off-season activities aren’t spending too much time thinking about him.
In fact, they are sending a clear message of excitement about what could unfold in 2025, instead.
“I get asked a lot by my peers and some friends who are fans and stuff like that,” edge rusher Alex Highsmith admitted last week, when asked if Rodgers is becoming a distraction.
“I just feel like in the locker room, we’re in there working and I think that’s just really what it’s about at this point.
“I know that if he does sign, we’re definitely going to be really excited to have him.
“We know who he is. He’s a Hall of Fame quarterback. He’s one of the best to ever do it.
“I wouldn’t say it’s a distraction at all, but we all know what type of quarterback he is and what he brings to the table.”
Highsmith has claimed Rodgers’ non-decision is not a distraction in PittsburghGetty Steelers players are excited about the prospected of four-time MVP Rodgers arrivingGettyHighsmith added that right now, Steelers players are just focused on working towards the new season, and that there is little worry around their quarterback situation.
He continued: “I think we just try to put our best foot forward every day.
“Like with who’s in the building right now, I know Mason (Rudolph) being there, he’s done a great job.
“The guys are rallying around him and, like I said, he’s been with us before and guys know him, Pittsburgh fans know him. The way that he helped us finish in 2023 was awesome.
“No matter who’s back there for us, whether it’s him or if Aaron Rodgers is gonna come, I’m just excited.
“We’re gonna have their backs and we’re gonna rally behind them.”
Highsmith is excited for the 2025 season, regardless of who plays QB for the SteelersGetty Rookie Howard could be joined in the Steelers QB room by RodgersGettyCurrently, Rudolph shares the Steelers quarterback room with Skylar Thompson and rookie Will Howard, a sixth-round draft pick.
The expectation is that Rodgers will eventually join them, with the 2025 draft class seemingly assembled around him.
While he is still undecided as we edge toward the end of May, he has dropped a new hint about his future.
Rodgers recently took part in a fan Q&A session on stage at an event hosted by rapper Mike Stud in Austin, Texas.
When asked if he would ever join the Chicago Bears, a rival of the Green Bay Packers, the QB who spent 18 years at Lambeau Field provided an interesting response.
“No, but I believe there’s a team that might play in Chicago this year on a road trip,” he said.
Former Packers QB Rodgers has dropped a new hint over his futureGetty Images - Getty“I don’t know, not sure. Got to check it out. I love Chicago, though. Way more than they love me. It’s been a great relationship. All one way.”
The Steelers travel to Chicago to play the Bears in Week 12 on November 23.
Of course, seven other teams will make a trip to Soldier Field in the 2025 season, but it seems like Rodgers knew exactly what he was doing by dropping a hint like that.
As of right now, though, he is yet to commit to Pittsburgh, and the wait goes on.
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