BREAKING NEWS: Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II admitted that he’s been surprised that things have taken as long as they have with the free agent quarterback, but the team continues to be confident he’ll eventually sign with the Steelers…… Read More
Pittsburgh Steelers President Art Rooney II has expressed both surprise and optimism regarding the ongoing negotiations with free-agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Speaking at the NFL Annual League Meeting, Rooney acknowledged that the process has taken longer than anticipated but remains hopeful about a positive outcome.
“We keep hearing that he’s, I guess, headed in our direction,” Rooney stated. “All signs are positive so far.”
Rodgers, a four-time NFL MVP, became a free agent after his release from the New York Jets. Since then, he has been exploring his options, with the Steelers emerging as a potential destination. Rooney highlighted Rodgers’ recent workout with newly acquired Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf as a promising development.
“I would say it was a good sign that he wanted to do that,” Rooney noted.
Despite the positive indicators, Rooney admitted to being surprised by the length of the negotiation process. He emphasized the team’s willingness to remain patient but also indicated that their patience has limits.
“Didn’t envision it taking this long,” Rooney commented. He added that they would wait “not forever but a little while longer.”
The Steelers’ interest in Rodgers aligns with their efforts to bolster the quarterback position following the departures of Russell Wilson and Justin Fields to New York teams. Currently, the Steelers have Mason Rudolph and Skylar Thompson on their roster.
Rodgers’ recent performance includes throwing for 3,897 yards and 28 touchdowns in the 2024 season after recovering from an Achilles injury. His career achievements place him fifth in the league for touchdown passes (503) and seventh for passing yards (62,952). citeturn0news14
While the Steelers remain optimistic, they are also mindful of the need for timely decision-making. Rooney’s comments suggest a balance between patience and urgency as the team awaits Rodgers’ decision.
As the situation develops, Steelers fans and the broader NFL community will be watching closely to see if Rodgers ultimately chooses to bring his talents to Pittsburgh.
