A new step has taken place in the Aaron Rodgers saga. According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, Rodgers and Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf had a throwing session over the weekend at UCLA.
Aaron Rodgers is reportedly leaning on signing with the Steelers, but that hasn’t come to pass yet.
Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that the Steelers are willing to wait on Rodgers’ looming decision and remain optimistic.
“The Pittsburgh Steelers do remain optimistic,” Fowler said. Based on everything I’m hearing, they are willing to wait this out. And a lot of people I’ve talked to in the quarterback market, some sources close to Jameis Winston’s process, Russell Wilson, etc. They believe that Rodgers must have some sort of assurance from the Steelers, or vice versa, that they could end up together. They’ve already talked contract potential parameters, he visited with the team. … So does he continue to wait until closer to the draft, or do they come to some sort of agreement [before that]? It appears that nothing is imminent right now, and you can expect the unpredictable with Aaron Rodgers.”
From @gmfb: Aaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf had a throwing session over the weekend, another step in the process for Rodgers as he evaluates the #Steelers’ interest in him. pic.twitter.com/BFIzj6LGun
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 31, 2025
The Steelers do not have a specific timeline or a deadline for a decision from Rodgers, head coach Mike Tomlin said on Sunday.
Speaking with the Pittsburgh media at the NFL owner’s meetings on Sunday, Tomlin said the team has not communicated a specific deadline to Rodgers for him to make a decision, and does not believe the team is being held back by the veteran taking his time to make his choice.
“Obviously, we’re still evaluating the acquisition of a guy at that position, whether that’s free agency and/or the draft, so we’re doing our due diligence, communicating with some free agents and also preparing for the draft,” Tomlin said.
Tomlin did not demand a timeframe from Rodgers during his visit to Pittsburgh, saying he preferred to keep things focused on developing their relationship and making sure the pairing is a fit.
“It was a really good day,” Tomlin said. “Specifically, he and I, have obviously known each other for some time. It was good to spend some time together and get to know each other more intimately. …
“I really wanted to spend more of our time, getting to know him better. Things that he values as a player and a man. What he might be looking for at his next ...
