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Aaron Rodgers Dubbed 'More Likely to Join Steelers Than Not'

It's seemingly more likely than not that the Steelers sign free agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
Zach Pressnell|
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) is shown after he led Gang Green to a 32-20 victory against the Miami Dolphins, on Jan. 5, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J.
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) is shown after he led Gang Green to a 32-20 victory against the Miami Dolphins, on Jan. 5, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. | Kevin R. Wexler / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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When the New York Jets made the decision to cut Aaron Rodgers, they put the most intriguing free agency storyline into motion. In classic Rodgers fashion, the 41-year-old has dominated the headlines as he makes his free agency decision.

The three teams that were in the hunt for Rodgers were the Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Giants, and Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings reportedly dropped out of the Rodgers sweepstakes earlier this offseason and the Giants opted to sign Jameis Winston.

Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox recently wrote that Rodgers is more likely to join the Steelers than not, and it makes perfect sense.

"For one, if Rodgers wants to play for a contender next season, Pittsburgh might be his only option," Knox wrote. "The Giants aren't expected to be particularly good, and the Vikings are no longer interested in adding Rodgers as a potential bridge to J.J. McCarthy, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

"Secondly, Rodgers is the best remaining option for Pittsburgh. The Steelers brought back Mason Rudolph, but he should be viewed as insurance. If they were sold on Wilson, he'd already be back in the Black and Gold. Nothing can be guaranteed with Rodgers, who could simply choose to retire, but it does seem likely that he'll be under center for the Steelers in Week 1."

The Giants not only added Winston, but they still hold the No. 3 pick in the NFL Draft. They could look to land Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders instead of signing Rodgers.

The Steelers are the perfect landing spot for Rodgers. They give him the opportunity to step into an offense and compete for a Super Bowl. Pittsburgh is also backed into a corner with no starting caliber quarterback on the roster.

This pairing seems like a match made in heaven.

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ZACH PRESSNELL

Zach Pressnell has experience covering all major US sports at both the professional and collegiate levels. He’s produced content for FanSided, Blog Red Machine, The Game Haus, Bethany College Athletics and the Bethany College online newspaper, He graduated from Bethany College (WV) with a degree in Communications and Media Arts, specializing in Sports Journalism. Pressnell was also a four-year member of the baseball team where he earned himself All-PAC recognition as a pitcher (and a cool Tommy John surgery scar). Now, Pressnell specializes in NFL and MLB coverage for Sports Illustrated’s “On SI” network among others. For all business/marketing inquiries regarding "New York Jets On SI," please reach out to Scott Neville: scott@wtfsports.org

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