The wait for Aaron Rodgers' next move might finally be over. After months of speculation, the Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly on the verge of locking in the future Hall of Famer, with a deal expected to come together this weekend.
According to Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson, the Steelers are preparing to sign Rodgers, and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport confirmed that while no agreement is in place yet, the quarterback has scheduled a visit with Pittsburgh. That visit could be the final step before the four-time MVP officially returns to the Steel City.
Rodgers had a solid 2025 season with the Steelers, completing 66.5% of his passes for 3,327 yards, 24 touchdowns, and just eight interceptions. That production, combined with his veteran leadership, makes him a key piece for a team eyeing another playoff run.
The saga took a twist recently when the Arizona Cardinals emerged as a potential suitor, with wide receiver Kendrick Bourne openly recruiting Rodgers on social media. But ESPN's Josh Weinfuss poured cold water on that buzz, reporting that the Cardinals' interest is not "real." That leaves Pittsburgh as the clear frontrunner, a scenario that seemed inevitable when free agency kicked off in March.
Originally, many expected a decision by the start of the NFL Draft. That deadline passed, and the Steelers placed a UFA tender on Rodgers, opening the door for other teams. But the Cardinals' flirtation appears to have been just that, and now Pittsburgh is poised to bring Rodgers back.
Not everyone in the Steelers organization is thrilled about a reunion. Head coach Mike McCarthy, who led Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers to a Super Bowl, reportedly prefers to move on. Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio said, "I continue to believe, truth be told, new coach Mike McCarthy would prefer to move on without his former Packers quarterback." The tension between the two dates back to their time in Green Bay, but the Steelers' front office seems to see Rodgers as the best option for 2026.
Meanwhile, the Steelers sent a league-wide message that Rodgers is staying put, and this weekend's visit should solidify that. For a team that has been patient through the offseason drama, getting Rodgers under contract would be a major win.
As the weekend approaches, all eyes are on Pittsburgh. The Rodgers era might not have been a fairy tale so far, but it looks like it will continue—at least for one more season.
