Aaron Rodgers had the worst season of his profession in 2024, when the New York Jets went a paltry 5-12 with him as their starter regardless of excessive expectations for his return from a devastating Achilles tear.
And with the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings turning him down and him nonetheless being not sure concerning the Pittsburgh Steelers, Maxx Crosby believes the multiple-time MVP has reached the top of a storied profession.
On Thursday’s episode of his podcast “The Rush,” the Las Vegas Raiders defensive finish stated (Timestamps: 47:07, 47:44):
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“I believe he retires. … The truth that I believe that he isn’t with Davante (Adams), he isn’t very acquainted with Pittsburgh. I do not know, I really feel like he retires. He is about 42 now (turning 42 in December). I would really like that, and it is sensible. … I am unable to see him in a Pittsburgh uniform.”
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In the meantime, ESPN insider Adam Schefter additionally shared his ideas on Rodgers’ subsequent transfer when showing on ESPN Milwaukee’s “Jen, Gabe, and Chewy”:
“They (Steelers and Rodgers) each want one another proper now, frankly. And that’s if Aaron desires to play — which I’m not satisfied that he does. I’m listening to he may not need to play.”
Insider says Steelers will draft quarterback even when they signal Aaron Rodgers
The Steelers seem like the final viable choice remaining for Aaron Rodgers. However even when they signal him, that won’t forestall them from drafting a quarterback and presumably having him sit behind the veteran as a rookie, studying the nuances of the sport.
At the least, that is what one other ESPN insider Dan Graziano believes. On Thursday’s episode of “NFL Dwell,” he stated:
“The desire could be to get Aaron Rodgers. … Even when they do get him, I believe the Steelers additionally anticipate addressing the quarterback place comparatively early within the draft, be that within the first spherical or Day 2.”
The choice that has been most steadily floated as of late is Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders, whose inventory has vacillated between falling out of the highest 10 and staying put lengthy sufficient to be the No. 2 choose of the divisional rival Cleveland Browns.