{"id":228743,"date":"2025-04-17T21:50:56","date_gmt":"2025-04-18T01:50:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=228743"},"modified":"2025-04-17T21:50:56","modified_gmt":"2025-04-18T01:50:56","slug":"aaron-rodgers-steelers-rumors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/04\/17\/aaron-rodgers-steelers-rumors\/","title":{"rendered":"Aaron Rodgers Steelers Rumors: Talks With Tomlin and NFL Future"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Aaron Rodgers Steelers Rumors: Life Priorities, Tomlin Talks, and NFL Future<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Aaron Rodgers Steelers rumors continue to build, but the 41-year-old free agent quarterback made one thing clear on &#8220;The Pat McAfee Show,&#8221; on April 17: his decision won\u2019t come until he balances football with personal priorities.<\/p>\n<p>Rodgers said he\u2019s in a new phase of life.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m 41 years old, I\u2019m in a serious relationship, I have personal commitments\u2026 and people in my inner circle battling difficult stuff. To make a commitment to a team is a big thing,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n<p>He told every interested team, including the Pittsburgh Steelers, that money isn\u2019t his motivation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI told every single one of the teams, it ain&#8217;t about the money. I said I\u2019ll play for $10M. Whatever.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&quot;I&#39;m 41 years old and I have some off the field stuff going on that requires my attention..<\/p>\n<p>I have a couple people in my inner circle who are really battling some difficult stuff..<\/p>\n<p>To make a commitment to a team is a big thing&quot;<a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AaronRodgers12?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@AaronRodgers12<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/PMSLive?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#PMSLive<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/24oHonR31a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/24oHonR31a<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PatMcAfeeShow\/status\/1912920765512450342?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">April 17, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&quot;I&#39;ve had a lot of great conversations with a lot of teams..<\/p>\n<p>I&#39;ve been up front with all of them..<\/p>\n<p>I told every single one of the teams I talked to that it wasn&#39;t about the money and I would play for $10M&quot; ~ <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AaronRodgers12?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@AaronRodgers12<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/PMSLive?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#PMSLive<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/c4HUf3H4IZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/c4HUf3H4IZ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PatMcAfeeShow\/status\/1912921503068303793?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">April 17, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Rodgers Talks Tomlin, Steelers Timeline, and Respect<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Rodgers confirmed he\u2019s had multiple conversations with Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and had nothing but praise for the Steelers head coach: <span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\">&#8220;I talked to Mike <\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q\">Tomlin<\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\">. He&#8217;s more than I even thought from afar as the type of person that he is, and I have a lot of respect for what he&#8217;s accomplished in the league.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>He added that Pittsburgh hasn\u2019t pressured him with a deadline, and he appreciates their patience. Still, Rodgers made it clear he\u2019s not keeping anyone hostage.\u201cI\u2019ve spoken with Mike Tomlin many times,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Rodgers emphasized that his off-field life matters more than rushing a deal. \u201cI\u2019m not holding anybody hostage. I\u2019ve been upfront from the beginning. If they want to move on, I\u2019ve told them they can.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Rodgers also briefly mentioned his workout with Steelers star receiver DK Metcalf, and when talking about DK, Rodgers said \u00a0\u201cHe is a Great Dude \u2026 Well-mannered and always starts a sentence off with yes sir or no sir. And he is an Absolute Specimen.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&quot;I wanted to do my due diligence with this whole process..<a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dkm14?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@dkm14<\/a> is a great dude and he loves football..<\/p>\n<p>I wanted to get to know him and he&#39;s a really good human being&quot; ~ <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AaronRodgers12?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@AaronRodgers12<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/PMSLive?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#PMSLive<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vVRw25OrRr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/vVRw25OrRr<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PatMcAfeeShow\/status\/1912930648710410677?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">April 17, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Draft Won\u2019t Impact Aaron Rodgers\u2019 Steelers Decision<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Rodgers also shut down speculation that the NFL Draft could impact where he ends up. When asked if the Steelers drafting a QB would affect anything:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOh, no,\u201d he replied. \u201cIt won\u2019t affect anything.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Rodgers Remains Uncommitted \u2014 And That\u2019s Okay<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Rodgers wrapped things up by saying he\u2019s still undecided\u2014and totally okay with that.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m open to anything and attached to nothing. Retirement could still be a possibility.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Aaron Rodgers Steelers rumors are real and leaving fans restless, but don\u2019t expect a snap decision. For now, Rodgers is prioritizing life, family, and peace of mind. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/04\/09\/top-remaining-nfl-free-agents-2025\/\" target=\"_self\">If he lands in Pittsburgh<\/a>, it\u2019ll be on his own terms.<\/p>\n<p>Main Image: Kevin R. 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