The Aaron Rodgers waiting game may finally have an end in sight, with Steelers OTAs and mandatory minicamp quickly approaching. From merchandise orders to insider speculation — and growing confidence within the Steelers organization — here’s a timeline of every major report, rumor and leak, from oldest to newest.
Adam Schefter reports Steelers are an option for Aaron Rodgers
Days before free agency began, insider Adam Schefter reported that the Steelers were a legitimate option for Aaron Rodgers in 2025, per league sources.
Rodgers reportedly ordered a Pittsburgh Pirates hat
When the 2025 NFL free agency period kicked off on March 12, fashion designer John Geiger claimed on social media that Rodgers had asked for a Pittsburgh Pirates Misplaced Series hat.