"Very Careful About The Way They've Discussed This": Steelers Reportedly Have Been Extremely Careful Dealing With Aaron Rodgers

The Pittsburgh Steelers may finally get a resolution to this frustrating Aaron Rodgers saga soon enough. Reports say that the 42-year-old will report to the UPMC Rooney Center shortly, although it is unclear if he will sign a contract or not. Whether he does put pen to paper on a deal or tells them that he's done, any sort of answer will be a much-needed breath of fresh air for the fans. After many month of speculation and uncertainty, the team may finally know the status of its quarterback room. 

The Steelers are obviously hoping he shows up to tell them that he will be their quarterback for 2026. While making a recent appearance on The Rich Eisen Show, NFL insider Albert Breer revealed the exact mindset of Pittsburgh's brass to host Rich Eisen.

"This was last year and this year too: [the Steelers] have been very careful about the way they've discussed this," Breer said. "Because the last thing they want to do is say something the wrong way or be speaking for [Aaron Rodgers], and then it p*sses him off, and he's off into the sunset."

Rodgers is many things. Some people may call him "easily irritable," and that may not be a false label to place on him. The Steelers are well aware of that, which is why they have spoken about him the way they have. They didn't know when he would make his decision, but they were willing to have him back enough that they refused to plead with him publicly.

Reportedly, the Steelers didn't even know that Rodgers was planning on coming. He continues to operate on his own time and the Steelers are seemingly willing to continue to cooperate. Steelers insider Mark Kaboly gave more insight into the situation.

Even Owner and Team President Art Rooney II has been very careful to not show any sort of frustration when he spoke about how he was surprised that Rodgers did not sign before the 2026 NFL Draft. Last week, he gave his direct thoughts.

"We've been in contact with Aaron on a regular basis," Rooney said. "He's been keeping us up-to-date on his plans. Even though I thought it probably would have been concluded by now, I think we will come to a conclusion in the next few weeks."

Steelers May Be Setting Themselves Up For Poor Relations With Others

With how much the Steelers might fear a player that has played only one season with them, this begs the question of if they would react the same way to other players? Rodgers is a future Hall of Famer for sure, but going 10-7 and getting blown out in the first round of the playoffs in his only season with them so far usually does not command this level of power. Other players may see this and realize how they could easily get leverage with the team. Then again, most players aren't carrying the same resume as the four-time MVP.

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