PITTSBURGH, Pa. (WTAJ) — Aaron Rodgers is trading green for gold this offseason.
The 20-year veteran, four-time NFL MVP and longtime face of the Green Bay Packers, who spent the last two seasons with the New York Jets, is set to join the Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of next week’s mandatory minicamp, according to multiple reports.
Before his time in New York, Rodgers was previously one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL with Green Bay. With the Packers, Rodgers won Super Bowl XLV back in 2011 against the Steelers.
NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported that Rodgers informed the team he’ll fly to Pittsburgh on Friday and sign before minicamp. ESPN’s Adam Schefter also confirmed the move, stating Rodgers plans to participate in team activities next week.
Rodgers, 41, is expected to begin his 21st NFL season wearing the Black and Gold, marking one of the most high-profile quarterback additions to the Steelers since signing Russell Wilson in the 2024 season.
Pittsburgh was limited on its quarterback options at this point after Justin Fields signed with Rodgers’ previous team and Russell Wilson inked a deal with the New York Giants.
While the Steelers have seen uncertainty at quarterback since Ben Roethlisberger’s retirement after the 2021-2022 season, the addition of a seasoned and decorated veteran like Rodgers could signal a new chapter of stability, and championship aspirations, in Pittsburgh.