Aaron Rodgers Dragging Steelers Into Another Offseason Wait

Speaking on Wednesday, Rodgers told McAfee to "turn it off" if expecting an immediate decision, adding that there is no deadline for contract talks. He praised new Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy but stopped short of committing to Pittsburgh for the 2026 season.

With Rodgers teetering on retirement, Pittsburgh faces a difficult dilemma. Analysts argue the team should pursue other options now rather than waiting for a player who may not want to play, risking a diminished return at the end of his career.