Steelers Latest Aaron Rodgers Rumor Dies Quickly

The Arizona Cardinals have generated some buzz as a logical landing spot for Rodgers, but Schefter threw some cold water on that speculation as well.

"I don't see a second place right now," Schefter said. "I just don't see it. You tell me a second-place team. Somebody floated out Arizona. I don't see Aaron Rodgers going out to Arizona to finish out his career. With all due respect, like what would the team be? I welcome suggestions. I don't see it."

What's Really Happening with Rodgers and Steelers?

Rodgers fatigue has become a real phenomenon among Steelers fans, and understandably so.

The exact same process that's occurring right now also played out last offseason, when Rodgers didn't sign with the team until just before mandatory minicamp began in early June.

General manager Omar Khan, with a ton of conviction, stated at the NFL Scouting Combine that he didn't, "foresee this going like it did last year."

Over two months removed from those comments, the two parties are in almost the exact same spot as they were at this time last year.

The Steelers had held out hope that the four-time MVP would make his decision before the 2026 NFL Draft, but it was no dice on that front.

After placing the UFA tender on Rodgers, which would potentially net it a compensatory pick if he signs elsewhere while also giving the organization exclusive negotiating rights with him after July 22, Pittsburgh has circled the start of OTAs as the new "deadline", meaning it expects him to be in the building on or before May 18.

Whether or not Rodgers actually makes his return by then remains to be seen. He'll remain the overwhelming favorite to be the Steelers' starting quarterback in Week 1 even if he isn't, but the franchise won't be thrilled if it plays out that way.