The Pittsburgh Steelers fan base has grown very tired of the waiting game surrounding Aaron Rodgers. As it stands in the middle of May, the Steelers don't have the quarterback position figured out. Not for the future and not for the 2025 season. Sure, the Steelers have Mason Rudolph and rookie sixth-round pick Will Howard, but many consider them shaky options. Despite that, the organization remains confident that Rodgers will ultimately make his way to Pittsburgh for the 2025 season.
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Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers looks on during a home game with the team.
Rodgers has stayed quiet in recent weeks and has not given any clear hints to the media. During an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, he mentioned that personal issues are affecting his decision, and he is still unsure about what he wants to do. His comments were vague, and the lack of a firm timeline has only added to the frustration among Steelers fans who are desperate for clarity at the quarterback position.
On Friday, Steelers fans got a small update during an interview on 93.7 The Fan when Rodgers' biographer Ian O’Connor joined the show. O’Connor explained that Rodgers is still sorting through some personal matters that have delayed a final decision for months.
He also said Rodgers has a real interest in the Steelers and respects the organization, but any move to Pittsburgh would depend entirely on when Rodgers feels mentally and emotionally ready to commit to football again. O’Connor was asked if he was shocked by how Rodgers has handled this saga.
"No, haha, not one bit," O'Connor said. "I do think there will be a happy ending, at least for him and we will find out for the Steelers and their fan base. If I had $100 to put down, my feeling is he will be in uniform June 10th, for the start of the mandatory minicamp."
O’Connor serves as a compelling and credible voice when it comes to Rodgers. Having spent significant time with Rodgers while writing his book Out of the Darkness: The Mystery of Aaron Rodgers, O’Connor has a deeper understanding of the quarterback than most media personalities who regularly speculate about him.
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Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin shakes hands with former New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers after a game as quarterback Russell Wilson looks on in the background.
His perspective stands out because it’s grounded in firsthand experience and insight rather than hot takes. When it comes to the personal issues that have delayed Rodgers' decision, O’Connor believes those matters are nearly resolved.
"I am not doing the consistent day-to-day reporting on his life when I talked to 250 people when I was doing his book," O'Connor said. "I did reach out, and I think I have a good sense of what that is, and I don’t think it would prevent him from playing football with the Steelers."
While Rodgers himself has been vague about the specifics, O’Connor’s comments suggest that the situation is stabilizing and that a final decision could be coming sooner rather than later. For a fan base eager for answers, that’s one of the most encouraging updates yet.
Steelers Still Planning On Aaron Rodgers Being Their Guy For 2025
Rodgers is an incredibly polarizing figure, but there's no denying his talent as a quarterback. The Steelers have long believed that he gives their current roster the best chance to compete in 2025, even at the age of 41 years old. They liked the idea of Rodgers being their guy for at least one season, and based on what O’Connor shared, it sounds like Rodgers is getting closer to making his announcement.
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Former New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers nods to acknowledge someone speaking in his direction.
All signs still point to the Steelers if Rodgers decides to play football in 2025. Knowing that the personal issues Rodgers referenced are not something that would prevent him from joining the team is a very encouraging sign for those hoping he becomes the starting quarterback next season.
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