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Free agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers reportedly visited the Pittsburgh Steelers facility on Friday (March 21), which is "an indication" that a potential deal "could be forthcoming," sources with knowledge of the situation confirmed to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gerry Dulac.
"BREAKING: Aaron Rodgers is at the Steelers facility today, an indication a deal with the team could be forthcoming, per sources," Dulac said.
NFL Network's Tom Pelissero confirmed Dulac's report and added that "no deal is done or imminent" but noted that it was "another sign he's seriously considering playing his 21st season in Pittsburgh."
The reported visit came two days after the Minnesota Vikings were reported to have passed on Rodgers in favor of second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy, with the Steelers and New York Giants expected to be his last two options, according to Pelissero.
"The #Vikings have rejected multiple trade calls on J.J. McCarthy, telling other teams they’re moving forward with him as their quarterback, sources say. The team plans to add a veteran. But they’re not pursuing Aaron Rodgers at this time. McCarthy now enters the offseason as QB1," Pelissero wrote on his X account. "The #Vikings continue to explore multiple options for a veteran QB addition, whether through free agency or a trade. Meanwhile, Aaron Rodgers’ options are now focused on the #Steelers and #Giants."
Rodgers has spent the past two seasons with the Giants' MetLife Stadium co-tenants, the New York Jets, prior to the team's decision to move on from him earlier this month, though he is still signed through 2025.
"Last week we met with Aaron and shared that our intention was to move in a different direction at quarterback," said newly hired head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey in a statement released on the Jets' official website. "It was important to have this discussion now to provide clarity and enable each of us the proper time to plan for our respective futures. We want to thank him for the leadership, passion, and dedication he brought to the organization and wish him success moving forward."
"I personally want to thank Aaron for his time at the New York Jets," said Chairman Woody Johnson. "His arrival in 2023 was met with unbridled excitement and I will forever be grateful that he chose to join us to continue his Hall of Fame career. From day one, he embodied all that it meant to be a New York Jet, embraced our fans, and immersed himself in our city. That is what I will remember most when I look back at his time here. He will always be welcome, and I wish him only the best in whatever he chooses to do next."
Rodgers was acquired in a trade with the Green Bay Packers in 2023 and pegged to be the missing piece for a team that hadn't made a postseason appearance since 2010. The four-time MVP suffered a season-ending Achilles injury during his first drive with the Jets in 2023 and experienced one of the worst seasons of his career in 2024, leading the team to a 5-12 record.