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Former Packers QB Brings Aaron Rodgers Back to Reality With Strong Statement

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Rodney Knuppel | Last updated May 26, 2025 9:08 PM ET

As June approaches, one of the NFL’s biggest offseason stories remains unresolved—Aaron Rodgers’ future and potential landing spot. At 41, Rodgers still hasn’t signed with a team for the 2025 season. After being officially released by the New York Jets on March 12 following a brief and injury-plagued tenure, his next move is still unknown despite ongoing speculation and media buzz.

Former Packers quarterback Matt Hasselbeck shared a strong opinion during an appearance on "The Herd with Colin Cowherd" Monday, offering a dose of reality for Rodgers.

“Aaron Rodgers is going to be with the Pittsburgh Steelers," Hasselbeck said. "All this other talk about all these other teams—it’s not happening.”

"Aaron Rodgers is going to be with the Pittsburgh Steelers. All this other talk about all of these other teams—it's not happening."@Hasselbeck joined @colincowherd and discussed the noise surrounding Aaron Rodgers' free agency. pic.twitter.com/rmhBsSINHQ
— Herd w/Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd) May 26, 2025

Hasselbeck mentioned that Rodgers was most interested in playing for the Minnesota Vikings, but Minnesota seems committed to rookie quarterback JJ McCarthy. Hasselbeck compared the situation to a game of musical chairs.

“The quarterback free agency situation at the end of your career is very similar to musical chairs," he added. "There are only so many chairs. When the music stops, the music stops.”

He didn’t hold back in his advice for Rodgers.

“It needs to be mutual acceptance," Hasselbeck said. "The music's about to stop soon, and he's going to have to sit down or get out.”

The Pittsburgh Steelers have reportedly offered Rodgers a one-year deal to be their starting quarterback, but he has yet to respond.

Rodgers had a solid 2024 season, throwing for 3,897 yards and 28 touchdowns with 11 interceptions. That came after missing the entire 2023 season due to a torn Achilles suffered in the first game.

A four-time NFL MVP, Rodgers led the Packers to victory in Super Bowl XLV and earned MVP honors in that game. He’s been selected to the Pro Bowl 10 times and led the league in completion percentage in 2020.

Hasselbeck, who played for Green Bay from 1998 to 2000, went on to start for Seattle, Tennessee and Indianapolis after a college career at Boston College. He made three Pro Bowl appearances and later joined ESPN as a football analyst before being let go in July 2023.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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