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Steelers are in talks for Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson: Who has the edge to win the job?

Sport — 12/03/2025 · 0 Comment

Russell Wilson greets Aaron Rodgers after an NFL game.

As the Pittsburgh Steelers seek to secure a top-tier quarterback for the 2025 season, they have set their sights on two Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks: Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson. However, both options come with challenges as these veteran players approach the final stages of their illustrious careers.

Aaron Rodgers, currently the top choice for the Steelers, is in negotiations with the team. According to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, financial terms are a significant sticking point in the discussions. The Steelers are likely hoping for a favorable deal, particularly given that there isn’t a high demand for Rodgers’s services akin to the 2012 Peyton Manning sweepstakes. However, a return for Wilson is not unlikely.

The competition for Rodgers appears to be down to the Steelers and the New York Giants, with the Minnesota Vikings potentially waiting in the wings. Rodgers’s best opportunity to cap his career with a playoff berth, which has eluded him since 2021, would likely be with the Steelers. The fact that he gave up $35 million in his first year with the Jets might prompt Pittsburgh to negotiate a more team-friendly deal.

Russell Wilson as a contingency plan