“So many great quarterbacks are from Pittsburgh. I feel like Pittsburgh has been a part of my career from the beginning,” Aaron Rodgers had said after signing his one-year, $13.65 million deal with the Steelers in June. But was he really part of the Steelers’ original plan? Early in the offseason, Pittsburgh pursued Matthew Stafford , then aimed to re-sign Justin Fields . When both options fell through, Rodgers emerged as a serious contender. But his 2024 season with the Jets was far from being perfect.

After recording just 28 touchdowns, 11 interceptions, and a 5-12 finish last year, he had to be cut loose by the team. Retirement was on the table for Rodgers as the quarterback suffered through two consecutive injury-ridden seasons. But a quiet visit to the Ste

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