Steelers Daily News & Links: Wild Aaron Rodgers Stat; Update on T.J. Wattโ€™s Contract

Steelers Daily News & Links: Wild Aaron Rodgers Stat; Update on T.J. Wattโ€™s Contract
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๐Ÿˆ Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has the most passing touchdowns (548) in NFL history for a quarterback with fewer than career 150 interceptions (including postseason). Russell Wilson (377), Kirk Cousins (293) and Patrick Mahomes (291) trail Rodgers.

Most Pass TD in NFL history for a QB with fewer than career 150 INT
(incl postseason)

Aaron Rodgers 548
Russell Wilson 377
Kirk Cousins 293
Patrick Mahomes 291 pic.twitter.com/gNE8MfHujS

โ€” NFL on CBS ๐Ÿˆ (@NFLonCBS) June 9, 2025

๐Ÿˆ In regard to his team-friendly deal, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network thinks Aaron Rodgers is following what other great quarterbacks have done.

โ€œThe $10 million number makes sense because it allows the Steelers to build the team around him. Brady took less, Peyton took less, and now Aaron Rodgers takes less.โ€

"The $10M number makes sense because it allows the Steelers to build the team around him..

Brady took less, Peyton took less, and now Aaron Rodgers takes less" ~ @RapSheet #PMSLive https://t.co/YI0hwRz9D0 pic.twitter.com/4gOnC8ie2d

โ€” Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) June 9, 2025

๐Ÿˆ Ian Rapoport expects Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt to eventually sign a contract extension.

โ€œI believe that a T.J. Watt deal is gonna happen with the Steelers. โ€ฆ It just hasnโ€™t happened yet,โ€ Ian Rapoport said on the Pat McAfee Show.

"I believe that a TJ Watt deal is gonna happen with the Steelers..

It just hasn't happened yet" ~ @RapSheet #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/VkVK1QOVHZ

โ€” Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) June 9, 2025

๐Ÿˆ Aaron Rodgers and Joe Burrow will meet for just the second time ever this season in Week 7 on Thursday Night Football.

Aaron Rodgers and Joe Burrow meet for just the second time ever in Week 7 on #TNFonPrime ๐Ÿฟ pic.twitter.com/S91TtVTC1G

โ€” NFL on Prime Video (@NFLonPrime) June 9, 2025

๐Ÿˆ Monday marked the 50th anniversary of Rocky Bleierโ€™s โ€œA Pro Football Player In Vietnamโ€ cover of Sports Illustrated.

50 Years Ago Today
June 9, 1975

The cover of Sports Illustrated

"ROCKY BLEIER'S WAR"

A Pro Football Player In Vietnam#HereWeGo #Steelers pic.twitter.com/YAJSNUUQQc

โ€” Kevin Gallagher (@KevG163) June 9, 2025

๐Ÿˆ Former longtime Steelers beat writer Ed Bouchette thinks the Aaron Rodgersโ€™ signing want make much of a difference for Pittsburgh. They still have several holes on their roster.

โ€œYou could bring back Terry Bradshaw in his prime. And this team wouldnโ€™t compete for a Super Bowl. It doesnโ€™t have the talent,โ€ Bouchette said on 93.7 The Fan.

Hall of Fame Steelers insider Ed Bouchette on the Steelers signing Aaron Rodgers:

"You could bring back Terry Bradshaw in his prime. And this team wouldn't compete for a Super Bowl. It doesn't have the talent."

โ€” Andrew Fillipponi (@ThePoniExpress) June 9, 2025

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