{"id":276175,"date":"2025-05-12T18:11:51","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T18:11:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/12\/mike-florio-predicts-aaron-rodgers-timeline-for-joining-steelers\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:08:31","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:08:31","slug":"mike-florio-predicts-aaron-rodgers-timeline-for-joining-steelers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/12\/mike-florio-predicts-aaron-rodgers-timeline-for-joining-steelers\/","title":{"rendered":"Mike Florio predicts Aaron Rodgers&#8217; timeline for joining Steelers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content\" data-postid=\"4914364\" data-slug-id=\"2515247\">\n<div class=\"vidazoo-player-container\">\n<span class=\"vidazoo-close-btn  hidden \"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/cmc-predictor\/v2\/cross-icon.png?w=40\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" alt=\"close\"\/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Aaron Rodgers was released by the New York Jets on March 12, with a post-June 1 designation. The move allows the Jets to spread his cap charge of $49 million over two years. Since then, as a free agent, Rodgers has spoken with numerous teams, including the Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers.<\/p>\n<p>On \u201cNFL on NBC\u201d Monday, Pro Football Talk\u2019s Mike Florio predicted that Rodgers would join Pittsburgh before the start of OTAs.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201c<em>The one guy they need to add is Aaron Rodgers. I think it\u2019s gonna happen before OTAs begin,\u201d Florio said.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><template id=\"bets-today-poll\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"preview-card-holder bets-today-poll\">\n<p><span class=\"date\"\/> \u2022 <span class=\"time\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"march-madness-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/skm\/assets\/march-madness-logo.png\" height=\"42\" width=\"99\" alt=\"march madness logo\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<div class=\"sportskeeda-embed\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/nfl\/embed\">\n<div class=\"yt-wrapper\">                    <noscript><iframe title=\"Aaron Rodgers decision could come sooner rather than later | Pro Football Talk | NFL on NBC\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WTvg4mKPC5s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript>                    <\/p>\n<div class=\"youtube\" data-embed=\"WTvg4mKPC5s\">\n<div class=\"play-button\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" height=\"370\" width=\"660\" data-img=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/WTvg4mKPC5s\/sddefault.jpg\" data-img-low=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/WTvg4mKPC5s\/sddefault.jpg\" class=\"lazy-img\" alt=\"youtube-cover\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><template id=\"also-read-articles-template\"><\/p>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<div class=\"bottom-tagline top\" data-tab=\"top\">\n<p>Looking to predict NFL playoff Scenarios? Try our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/nfl\/nfl-playoff-predictor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\" class=\"bottom_tagline_link\" data-tab=\"top\">NFL Playoff Predictor<\/a> for real-time simulations and stay ahead of the game!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>NFL Network&#8217;s Ian Rapoport reported that the Steelers appear prepared to wait, saying the team understands the delay and is willing to remain patient as long as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/nfl\/aaron-rodgers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Aaron Rodgers<\/a> eventually signs.<\/p>\n<p>However, the Steelers may not wait indefinitely. Team president Art Rooney II expressed his confidence in getting a deal done but emphasized the need for clarity before the offseason progresses too far. He hopes that Rodgers could participate in voluntary OTAs, which begin later this month.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s also speculation that the upcoming release of the 2025 regular-season schedule on Wednesday may influence the 41-year-old quarterback\u2019s decision. Reports suggest that the number of night games could factor into whether he commits to playing this season.<\/p>\n<p>Steelers insider Mark Kaboly downplayed the idea of Rodgers attending OTAs on \u201c93.7 The Fan\u2019s Morning Show,\u201d calling it unlikely. CBS Sports&#8217; Cody Benjamin projected that Rodgers would eventually choose the Steelers, predicting a potential partnership with wide receiver <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/nfl\/dk-metcalf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">DK Metcalf<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Steelers traded wide receiver <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/nfl\/george-pickens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">George Pickens<\/a> to the Dallas Cowboys earlier this week in exchange for 2026 draft picks. As of now, the team remains without a clear quarterback decision. Whether Rodgers joins the roster before OTAs or chooses to delay further is uncertain.<\/p>\n<h2>Robert Griffin III: Aaron Rodgers could be a good fit for the Saints after Derek Carr\u2019s retirement<\/h2>\n<p>After <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/nfl\/derek-carr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Derek Carr<\/a>\u2019s surprise retirement due to a shoulder injury on Saturday, the New Orleans Saints are facing a serious gap at quarterback. Their current options \u2013 rookie Tyler Shough, second-year QB Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener \u2013 have no NFL wins. Rattler went 0-6 in 2024, while Haener was benched in his only start.<\/p>\n<p>Former quarterback <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/nfl\/robert-griffin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Robert Griffin III<\/a> believes the team should go after Aaron Rodgers. On his \u201cOutta Pocket\u201d podcast, he said the \u201cSaints need to call Rodgers.\u201d The four-time MVP is a free agent, still deciding between retirement and signing with a new team, with the Steelers often mentioned.<\/p>\n<p>New Orleans could be a good fit. The team has solid receivers like Chris Olave, Rashid Shaheed and Brandin Cooks. 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