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Aaron Rodgers Says Steelers Have Set No Deadline or Offer as He Weighs 2026 Future

With free agency days away, Pittsburgh prepares for multiple scenarios.

Overview

  • Aaron Rodgers told The Pat McAfee Show he has received no contract offer from Pittsburgh and faces no team-imposed deadline, describing himself as a free agent.
  • Rodgers said he has spoken with new head coach Mike McCarthy and GM Omar Khan and publicly praised McCarthy as one of the league’s “great guys.”
  • General manager Omar Khan has indicated the organization will not let the process linger like last year, with the negotiating window opening March 9 and signings permitted March 11.
  • Rodgers, 42, is coming off a 2025 season with 3,322 yards, 24 touchdowns and seven interceptions, leading the Steelers to the AFC North title before a wild-card exit.
  • Addressing intense interest in his personal life, Rodgers criticized the fixation on his wife’s identity, cited safety concerns including alleged stalkers, and said he has been staying fit this offseason.