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‘Need To Build For The Future’: Dermontti Dawson Questions Why Steelers Signed Aaron Rodgers

Since Ben Roethlisberger retired, the Pittsburgh Steelers have struggled to find consistency at quarterback. They drafted who they would be his heir apparent in Kenny Pickett, but that didn’t work out. Now, they’ve been cycling through different veterans. Last year, they kicked the tires on Russell Wilson. That produced middling results, leading the Steelers to sign Aaron Rodgers this offseason. While Rodgers looks like he can still play at a decent level, former Steelers center Dermontti Dawson doesn’t necessarily agree with the team’s decision to sign him.

“I’ve said, ‘Why did they choose Aaron?’ Aaron has accomplished everything he can accomplish as a player.