However—much to the dismay of the Black and Gold faithful—that was pre-free agency, before both Justin Fields and Russell Wilson had left the Steel City. If Aaron Rodgers—the only truly ideal 2025 starting-caliber QB left for Pittsburgh—retires before playing a snap for the Steelers, Mason Rudolph would be the next man up.

Aaron Rodgers could have put the Pittsburgh Steelers in a bind as the star quarterback attempts to figure out his future and whether he wants to continue playing or retire

The Pittsburgh Steelers remain in a protracted pursuit of quarterback Aaron Rodgers. If the 41-year-old four-time NFL Most Valuable Player chooses Pittsburgh over another team or retirement, it is expected to be short-term arrangement.

It's been two weeks now since the legal tampering period, and free agency still has some big dominoes out there. Stay updated with all the latest news right here.

As NFL free agency continues to drag on, quarterback Aaron Rodgers' options continue to diminish, especially with the New York Giants signing Russell Wilson to a one-year, $10.5 million contract. After Tom Pelissero of NFL Network also revealed that the Minnesota Vikings were no longer pursuing Rodgers,

Aaron Rodgers is still holding out for the Minnesota Vikings and it's embarrassing to himself and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Aaron Rodgers has been constantly connected to the Pittsburgh Steelers. With many of the other top free agent quarterbacks already signing elsewhere, the Steelers have to figure something out soon. After pulling off the blockbuster trade to acquire star wide receiver DK Metcalf from the Seattle Seahawks,

According to an NFL insider, the former New York Jets quarterback might retire instead of signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers.