Trending Now - Aaron Rodgers Visits Steelers Amid Contract Uncertainty
WHO:
Fox News - Jerome Bettis commented on the situation, stating that players may be frustrated about Aaron Rodgers being unsigned, but he deserves the benefit of the doubt.
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Heavy NFL - Ian Rapoport
NY Post - Adam Schefter
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WHAT:
Fox News - Aaron Rodgers is expected to sign with the Steelers this weekend, although no deal is currently in place.
Sportskeeda - Rodgers is currently a free agent after leading the Steelers to a 10-7 record and an AFC North title in 2025.
Fox News - The Steelers applied an unrestricted free-agent tender on Rodgers in April, which was described as a "rare" move by NFL insider Adam Schefter.
NBC Sports - Rodgers is "expected" to sign with the Steelers this weekend, according to reports from 93.7 The Fan.
Fox News - Rodgers is expected to fly into Pittsburgh on Friday and spend time with the Steelers through the weekend.
Fox News - A source from the Steelers indicated that the visit was "news to me," suggesting uncertainty about the plans.
Fox News - Aaron Rodgers is a free agent and is visiting the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Sportskeeda - Rodgers led the Steelers to a 10-7 record and an AFC North title in 2025.
Heavy NFL - A deal between Rodgers and the Steelers has not been agreed upon yet, but is expected to move in that direction.
NY Post - The Steelers gave Rodgers an unrestricted free agent tender in April.
Daily Mail Sports - Rodgers has not yet informed Mike McCarthy about his decision to return for a second season.
NBC Sports - Rodgers is expected to sign with the Steelers over the weekend.
WHERE:
Fox News - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
NBC Sports - Pittsburgh
WHEN:
Fox News - Rodgers is expected to visit the Steelers through the weekend.
NBC Sports - The visit is planned for Thursday.
WHY:
Fox News - The Steelers are interested in signing Rodgers due to their current quarterback options being less favorable, including Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, and rookie Drew Allar.
NBC Sports - The unrestricted free agent tender placed on Rodgers extends the window for compensatory draft-pick consideration if he signs elsewhere and complicates his ability to wait beyond July 22 for a better opportunity.
NBC Sports - The Steelers placed the unrestricted free agent tender on Rodgers last week to extend the window for compensatory draft-pick consideration if he signs elsewhere.
Fox News - The Steelers applied an unrestricted free-agent tender on Rodgers to provide him with a 10 percent raise to roughly $15.5 million for 2026.
Fox News - The Steelers are interested in signing Rodgers due to their current quarterback options being less favorable.
HOW:
Fox News - The Steelers applied an unrestricted free-agent tender on Rodgers that provided him with a 10 percent raise to roughly $15.5 million for 2026.
Fox News - Rodgers' previous contract was a one-year deal worth $13.65 million, which he took as a discount.
Fox News - Rodgers took a discount one-year deal worth $13.65 million last season.
(UPDATED May 8, 2026 01:32 UTC)
Aaron Rodgers is expected to sign with the Steelers this weekend, although no deal is finalized yet. Currently a free agent, he led the Steelers to a 10-7 record and an AFC North title in 2025, prompting the team to pursue him as their current quarterback options are less favorable. The Steelers have applied an unrestricted free-agent tender on Rodgers, which gives him a 10 percent raise to approximately $15.5 million for 2026.
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(UPDATED May 7, 2026 23:16 UTC)
The Pittsburgh Steelers have applied an unrestricted free-agent tender on Rodgers, a move described as "rare" by NFL insider Adam Schefter. Reports from 93.7 The Fan indicate that Rodgers is expected to sign with the Steelers this weekend. This tender not only extends the window for compensatory draft-pick consideration if he signs elsewhere but also complicates his ability to wait beyond July 22 for a better opportunity.
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(UPDATED May 7, 2026 21:19 UTC)
Jerome Bettis commented on the situation regarding Aaron Rodgers, noting that while players might be frustrated about his unsigned status, he deserves the benefit of the doubt. Rodgers is expected to fly into Pittsburgh on Friday and spend the weekend with the Steelers, although a source from the team expressed uncertainty about those plans, saying it was "news to me." Last week, the Steelers placed an unrestricted free agent tender on Rodgers to extend the window for compensatory draft-pick consideration if he signs with another team, following his previous one-year contract worth $13.65 million, which he accepted at a discount.
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(UPDATED May 7, 2026 17:30 UTC)
Aaron Rodgers is currently a free agent and is visiting the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he previously led the team to a 10-7 record and an AFC North title in 2025. While a deal between Rodgers and the Steelers has not yet been finalized, expectations are high that an agreement will be reached soon, especially since the Steelers applied an unrestricted free-agent tender on him, offering a raise to about $15.5 million for 2026. Rodgers is expected to sign with the Steelers over the weekend, following a visit that is planned for Thursday. Interestingly, he has not yet informed Mike McCarthy about his decision to return for a second season. Last season, Rodgers took a discount one-year deal worth $13.65 million, which has led to the Steelers exploring this opportunity as their current quarterback options are less favorable.