Whereas free agent Aaron Rodgers reportedly hadn’t promised the Pittsburgh Steelers he’ll ultimately function their 2025 Week 1 beginning quarterback as of Monday morning, quite a few reporters have indicated Pittsburgh may have Rodgers atop the depth chart when coaching camp practices get underway in July.
Throughout a current look on “SportsCenter,” ESPN NFL insider Dan Graziano addressed when Steelers common supervisor Omar Khan and head coach Mike Tomlin might go in a distinct path relating to the game’s most necessary place.
“If Rodgers isn’t there by the point they go to coaching camp in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, [in] late July, then I feel that is when the Steelers begin to take a look at different choices,” Graziano defined, as shared by Ross McCorkle of Steelers Depot. “As of now, we’re simply ready on Aaron Rodgers.”
A handful of tales have linked the Steelers with Atlanta Falcons veteran Kirk Cousins. Cousins misplaced the Atlanta beginning job to 2024 first-round draft decide Michael Penix Jr. this previous December, however Falcons common supervisor Terry Fontenot has repeatedly proven along with his actions that he does not plan to launch Cousins earlier than the upcoming season kicks off.
With Rodgers unsigned, Pittsburgh has longtime backup Mason Rudolph, 2025 sixth-round draft decide Will Howard and presumed QB3 Skylar Thompson on the depth chart. It is assumed Thompson will not have a long-term house on Pittsburgh’s energetic roster if Rodgers joins the membership this spring or summer time.
The Steelers’ three-day necessary minicamp is scheduled to run from June 10-12. Rodgers famously skipped the New York Jets’ necessary minicamp final yr however would not must be excused from Pittsburgh’s classes if he stays a free agent via not less than the second Friday of June.
“Pittsburgh, they have a look at subsequent week’s minicamp, if Rodgers isn’t there, as an opportunity for Mason Rudolph and Will Howard to indicate what they will do [and] get some additional reps,” Graziano added throughout his replace.
The Steelers seemingly aren’t shedding sleep over the considered not having Rodgers within the constructing earlier than gamers start their summer time breaks following necessary minicamp. That mentioned, it stays to be seen how Khan will reply if Rodgers does not put pen to paper on a deal in time to make not less than one minicamp look.
