Steelers Owner Art Rooney Drops Bombshell Update On Aaron Rodgers’ Future

Aaron Rodgers is unlikely to play in the NFL again. If he does, it’s probably not going to be for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

A whole lot has happened since the Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens to qualify for the playoffs. Their season is over, and they’re searching for a new head coach with just over a week removed.

Rodgers signed a one-year deal with the Steelers after taking several months to decide on his future. He ultimately decided to play for Mike Tomlin, a decision now expected to impact his future.

Tomlin stepped down from his position as the team’s head coach on Tuesday, leaving the team after a 19-year spell. He resigned less than 24 hours after losing to the Houston Texans, with two years remaining on his contract.

Team owner Art Rooney II spoke to the media on Wednesday, telling reporters that Tomlin’s departure is likely to influence Rodgers’ decision.

“Yeah, I mean, look, Aaron came here to play for Mike,” Rooney said. “So, I think it will most likely affect his decision.”

Aaron Rodgers Not Ready To Decide On His Future Just Yet

The 42-year-old spoke after Monday’s loss and suggested he would be taking his time.

“No, I mean, I’m not going to make any emotional decisions,” he said. “Disappointed obviously. Such a fun year. A lot of adversity but a lot of fun.”

“Been a great year overall in my life in the last year, and this is a really good part of that, coming here and being a part of this team,” he continued. “So, it’s disappointing to be sitting here with the season over.”

Rodgers may have considered returning had Tomlin opted to stick around.

There’s also the wear and tear on his body to consider. Rodgers took a hefty strip sack during the loss on Monday that nearly knocked the lights out of him. He might not want to go through another gruelling NFL campaign at his age.

Whatever he decides to do will be a huge development either way.