Steelers-Commanders blockbuster proposal gives Packers legend Aaron Rodgers 39-TD weapon

The Pittsburgh Steelers are thrilled to have secured Aaron Rodgers, even if it’s only on a one-year rental deal. While the move was expected, Rodgers didn’t make his decision about continuing his NFL career until June. At some point during the process, he reportedly gave Pittsburgh his word.

“I just think verbally, behind the scenes, not that he guaranteed it, but he’s told [the Steelers], 'Listen, I'm gonna play for you. I just don’t want to go there and then miss part of mandatory minicamp because of my personal issues. I'm pretty sure they're gonna be solved by the end of May, at least in my satisfaction where I can give you my all,’” Ian O’Connor said.

Not everyone is on board with the move. Former Steelers safety and ESPN analyst Ryan Clark believes this might actually be Pittsburgh’s worst-case scenario.

“Aaron Rodgers signing with the Steelers is the worse case scenario. I think he’ll play good enough, & the team will be just good enough to miss out on a franchise guy next year! One of the greatest players of the era, & one of its greatest head coaches… just years too late,” Clark said.

Rodgers wasn’t the only major acquisition for Pittsburgh this offseason. The team also landed star wide receiver DK Metcalf from the Seattle Seahawks and traded George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys.

And the Steelers might not be done yet. Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox floated the idea of Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin joining Rodgers in Pittsburgh.

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“While the Steelers traded for Metcalf this offseason, they also dealt George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys. While a lineup of Metcalf, Robert Woods, Calvin Austin III and tight end Pat Freiermuth is respectable, Pittsburgh could use a playmaker like McLaurin. And if the Steelers were ever going to go all-in on a season, this is the one. On Friday, they made their one-year deal with quarterback Aaron Rodgers official,” Knox wrote.

McLaurin would be leaving a young, exciting quarterback he could grow with for a one-year rental in Rodgers. But with ongoing contract tension in Washington, he may be ready for a fresh start.