As we head deeper into Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback situation is only becoming more dire. With several potential options already finding their homes for the 2025 season, the Steelers’ choices are dwindling. At this point, many are pointing to Aaron Rodgers as the most logical free agent still available for Pittsburgh. Former NFL safety Louis Riddick thinks that pairing would make a lot of sense.
“The [Steelers] need him, [Aaron Rodgers], and I think he needs this kind of organization at this point in his career,” Riddick said Tuesday on The Dan Patrick Show. “Pittsburgh needs to level up, somehow, some way at quarterback. Aaron levels up for them, he just does. He can help this offense, particularly in the passing game, become more dynamic.”
Whether Steelers fans are excited about the possibility of landing Rodgers or not, there just isn’t much else out there. Justin Fields, who the Steelers reportedly made an offer to, chose a fresh start with the New York Jets. Sam Darnold is now the new starting quarterback in Seattle. Aside from Rodgers, the only free agent who makes sense for the Steelers is Russell Wilson. I wouldn’t expect the fan base to be too fond of that potential move, either.
As time continues to go by, Rodgers is said be in conversations with other teams as well, including the New York Giants. The Giants have an excellent chance to land a quarterback in the draft, but it could make sense for them to bring in Rodgers as a bridge option as well. The Steelers and Giants feel like the most obvious landing spots for Rodgers.
The Steelers have to make a move at some point. Some think a resolution with Rodgers is on the horizon. If ends up in Pittsburgh, Riddick says Rodgers would be in a different type of organization than he’s used to.
“He will need to abide by a much more rigid structure in Pittsburgh,” Riddick said. “And not thinking he can come in there and bring all of his buddies. He needs to focus on just playing ball.”
That might be a more realistic expectation for Rodgers now than it would have been a few years ago. He can still produce, but it’s clear he’s not the same quarterback he once was. With that in mind, the four-time NFL MVP might be more open to this kind of role, especially in an organization like the Steelers with strong leadership already in place.
We may hear of Rodgers’ next destination by the end of Tuesday. If it’s not the Steelers, then the Steelers’ options will have dwindled even further.
