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Aaron Rodgers Could Team Up With Legendary Coach Following Bombshell Report

Could Aaron Rodgers end up in Pittsburgh?
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Oct 20, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) and Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin (right) greet each other after their game at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Oct 20, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) and Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin (right) greet each other after their game at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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FOX Sports' Jay Glazer recently dropped the bombshell report indicating that the New York Jets were cutting ties with quarterback Aaron Rodgers this offseason.

"Aaron Rodgers flew back to New Jersey last week to meet with the Jets about his future with the team, only to be told that the team was moving on from him," Glazer wrote in a post to Twitter/X. "If that means that he will be a June 1 designation that allows him to sign with any team in the league on March 12 if he decides to continue to play. Given that Aaron made the effort to fly back to discuss his future, all signs point to him continuing to play. It just won't be for the Jets."

This leaves the door wide open for Rodgers to sign with whichever team he would like.

One connection that's been drawn by many fans and insiders is the Pittsburgh Steelers and head coach Mike Tomlin.

Both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields are free agents for Pittsburgh this offseason, though the Steelers reportedly have interest in bringing at least one of these players back.

The Steelers have a winning culture and a roster to win with Rodgers under center. If he's willing to sign for an affordable price, the 41-year-old could be the best option for Pittsburgh.

The first time Rodgers was mentioned as a fit to the Steelers, a few sources close to Pittsburgh indicated the Steelers wouldn't have any interest, so this should all be seen as speculation until Rodgers begins officially meeting with teams.

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Zach Pressnell
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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