A coach from Aaron Rodgers’ previous is making a daring prediction about his future.
Packers coach Matt LaFleur spoke about what’s subsequent for his former quarterback Wednesday on “Up & Adams,” telling host Kay Adams he “expects” the four-time league MVP to be a Steeler, at the same time as each events have but to come back to an settlement after months of flirtation.
“I haven’t heard from both of these guys,” LaFleur advised Adams of Steelers coach Mike Tomlin and offensive coordinator Arthur Smith when requested if there had been offseason inquiries about Rodgers.
“I’m fairly certain they know what they’re doing, I’m certain they’re assured in what they’re doing, and I might totally count on him to be a Pittsburgh Steeler.”
Rodgers, 41, spent the primary 18 years of his profession with the Packers, taking part in below LaFleur from 2019-2022.
He was traded to the Jets in April 2023 following a messy offseason with Inexperienced Bay, the place he received his lone Tremendous Bowl on the conclusion of the 2010 season.
Rodgers underwhelmed throughout his two-year tenure in New York, with the workforce going 5-12 and lacking the playoffs in 2024, his first full season below middle.
He was sidelined the 12 months earlier than attributable to a season-ending Achilles harm.
The Jets launched him earlier this 12 months, paving the way in which for the Steelers to pounce in free company.
Pittsburgh, coming off a 10-7 season with Justin Fields and Russell Wilson main the cost, hosted Rodgers at their facility in March, with ESPN’s Adam Schefter reporting, “No deal right now is shut.”
A month later, Rodgers elaborated on his state of affairs throughout an look on “The Pat McAfee Present,” revealing he’s tending to private issues.
“I’m attempting to be open to every thing and never particularly hooked up to something in relation to this choice,” Rodgers mentioned. “I’m simply going by means of so much in my private life that has to take precedent at this level.”
Rodgers made it clear he isn’t “stringing anyone alongside.”
The Steelers added veteran backup Mason Rudolph in free company following the departures of Wilson to the Giants and Fields to the Jets.
The workforce additionally chosen former Ohio State quarterback Will Howard within the sixth spherical of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Ought to LaFleur’s prediction come true, followers shall be in for a deal with in Week 1 when the Steelers face the Jets at Rodgers’ former MetLife Stadium residence.
Rodgers threw for 3,897 yards, 28 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in 17 video games final season.
