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Former Steeler Antonio Brown says Aaron Rodgers tried to recruit him

1 day ago | steelerswire.usatoday.com | Curt Popejoy

One of the running jokes with new Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is that he tries to bring in his former teammates at wide receiver wherever he lands. But this time around, it sounds like Rodgers might not be recruiting a former teammate but a former Steeler instead. According to a report by MLFootball, former Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown was contacted by Rodgers.
3 reasons the Steelers signing Aaron Rodgers was a mistake

1 day ago | steelerswire.usatoday.com | Curt Popejoy

In case you hadn't heard, future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers is signing a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers. When the news broke on Thursday, social media was quickly worked into a lather and the early reviews and opinions are divided. We decided to play Devil's Advocate here and offer up three reasons this signing could completely blow up in the face of the Steelers organization.
Takeaways from the Steelers signing of QB Aaron Rodgers

1 day ago | steelerswire.usatoday.com | Curt Popejoy

After a long wait, the Pittsburgh Steelers finally have their quarterback. According to multiple reports, Aaron Rodgers is headed to Pittsburgh and will sign his contract in time to get started with the team at their mandatory minicamp next week. This has been a long time coming even if we all assumed this was how it would go. Here are our big takeaways from the pending signing.
4 takeaways from the Steelers signing of Aaron Rodgers

1 day ago | sports.yahoo.com | Curt Popejoy

After a long wait, the Pittsburgh Steelers finally have their quarterback. According to multiple reports, Aaron Rodgers is headed to Pittsburgh and will sign his contract in time to get started with the team at their mandatory minicamp next week. This has been a long time coming even if we all assumed this was how it would go. Here are our big takeaways from the pending signing.
4 things that could happen thanks to the Steelers signing Aaron Rodgers

1 day ago | steelerswire.usatoday.com | Curt Popejoy

With the news that veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers is finally signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers, we started giving some thought about just what this could mean for the team and things the fanbase should be thankful for when it comes to Rodgers and the Steelers. Here are four big positives that could come of this signing. One of the biggest criticisms of the Steelers offensive coaching staff is how ultra-conservative their approach is.
Steelers signing of Aaron Rodgers brings out hilarious reaction from social media

1 day ago | steelerswire.usatoday.com | Curt Popejoy

On Thursday, the wait finally ended and the Pittsburgh Steelers have their quarterback for the 2025 NFL season. The Steelers announced on social media they officially signed Aaron Rodgers to a one-year contract and now the entire organization can more forward and prepare for the upcoming NFL season. Rodgers has made headlines all offseason, not always for football-related things. All the Steelers can about is if Rodgers can still play. If he can, the wait and the cost will all be worth it.
Steelers announce signing of Aaron Rodgers to one-year contract

1 day ago | steelerswire.usatoday.com | Curt Popejoy

On Thursday evening, the Pittsburgh Steelers announced they had signed free-agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers to a one-year contract. Earlier in the day it was leaked that Rodgers was planning to fly to Pittsburgh and sign in time to attend the team's mandatory minicamp next week. The addition of Rodgers gives the Steelers a future Hall of Fame quarterback to try to lead the offense.
Predicting Aaron Rodgers FA contract with the Steelers

1 day ago | steelerswire.usatoday.com | Curt Popejoy

After what seems like the longest offseason of all time, it appears the drama is finally going to be worth it, as it's being reported that quarterback Aaron Rodgers is planning to fly to Pittsburgh and be signed and ready to go when Pittsburgh holds its mandatory minicamp next week. Reports are saying Rodgers plans to sign a one-year contract with Pittsburgh. This makes sense as the Steelers seem to be loading up for a run at a top rookie in the 2026 NFL draft.
Steelers rank third-worst in NFL in wins without trailing in 2024

1 day ago | steelerswire.usatoday.com | Curt Popejoy

One of the calling cards of a Pittsburgh Steelers team under head coach Mike Tomlin have been slow starts on offense. Steelers opening drives have been a running joke for years and no matter how much time the offense has to prepare for that first drive, it almost never yields points. This is why the notion of getting the lead first and keeping it for the entire game is so foreign to the Steelers. Meanwhile, the top teams in the NFL understand the importance of getting a lead and keeping it.
Steelers DT Cam Heyward skillfully dodges Aaron Rodgers question

1 day ago | steelerswire.usatoday.com | Curt Popejoy

While the Pittsburgh Steelers try to get work in during OTAs, the cloud of veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers hangs over the team's head. So much so, when veteran defensive tackle Cam Heyward was interviewed on Thursday, one writer tried to see if they could sneak in a question about Rodgers but Heyward was too slick for that.

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Curt Popejoy @CurtPopejoySW

13 May 25

He signed his $3.263 million tender less than a month ago.

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13 May 25

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From a deleted post from @AdamSchefter Aaron Rodgers is in Pittsburgh! #Steelers #HereWeGo #patmcafee https://t.co/U4VFYYy9GP

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13 May 25

He should have to wear the wolf costume in prison.

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Infamous Chiefs superfan Xaviar Babudar was sentenced in an Oklahoma courtroom today to 32 years in prison, 2 1/2 years after authorities caught him in the state as he fled from a local bank robbery. https://t.co/e0YZKoBYDT