The wait is finally over, as Aaron Rodgers is reportedly set to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, Rodgers has informed the Steelers that he plans on signing with the team on Friday, less than one week before the Steelers begin their mandatory minicamp on June 10.
The financial terms of the contract were not disclosed, but Rodgers is expected to sign a one-year deal, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
With Rodgers finally set to sign on the dotted line, the Steelers are about to make franchise history, although it's not the good kind. Rodgers will be the fifth different starting quarterback the Steelers will enter the season with in five years.
The other four: Ben Roethlisberger (2021), Mitch Trubisky (2022), Kenny Pickett (2023), Justin Fields (2024) and now Rodgers (2025).
Rodgers signing in Pittsburgh now sets up the ultimate revenge game in Week 1. Of course, the Steelers open their season against Rodgers' former mates, the New York Jets, and New York also sports Fields as its new starter.
This is a massive get for the Steelers, who were facing the prospect of starting Mason Rudolph, who is a good backup but not a starter, or trading for Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins, who is coming off a terrible season.
Rodgers was always the best bet for the Steelers out of those three options, even with the future Hall of Famer not having a great season in 2024. He did, however, play better later in the season the more time removed from his torn Achilles.
The Steelers will hope Rodgers plays even better in 2025 and can get them over the hump to a playoff win and more.
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