Aaron Rodgers could take retirement call next week, with Steelers and Saints waiting

Aaron Rodgers could take a call on retirement, or playing another season by next week

Published on: May 11, 2025, 07:41:52 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Aaron Rodgers is yet to take a call - to retire or play another NFL season at 41 years old. A fresh theory suggests that the four-time MVP could make his big announcement as soon as next week amid rumors linking him to potential moves to the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints.

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers could take his retirement call next week (Getty Images via AFP)

Rodgers was released by the New York Jets after two poor seasons. In 2024, he played 17 games, completing 368 of 584 passes (63.0%) for 3,897 yards, averaging 6.7 yards per attempt. He threw 28 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. The former Green Bay quarterback was sacked 40 times, losing 302 yards, and contributed 164 rushing yards on 34 attempts. He is currently a free agent, with analysts speculating about his next destination.

The Steelers, who recently released star wide receiver George Pickens, have been strongly linked to Rodgers. Derek Carr's sudden retirement makes New Orleans also a potential landing spot.

Now, a theory suggests that Aaron Rodgers is only waiting for the NFL schedule to be released. After looking at how the season looks, the 41-year-old will take a call. The complete schedule will be out by Wednesday. FOX Sports' Colin Cowherd recently stated that Rodgers is biding his time until Wednesday.

He explained that the four-time MVP might want to see the number of primetime slots the Steelers have before deciding. Cowherd added that an excess of evening matches could push Rodgers into retiring. Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio agrees with this theory.

Fillipponi posted on X: “@ProFootballTalk says on @937thefan a source told him the theory that Aaron Rodgers is waiting to sign with the Steelers until after the NFL schedule release so the league doesn't load up on early Steelers primetime games is 'right on the money.'”

Aaron Rodgers to Pittsburgh Steelers?

NFL insider and former player Ross Tucker said that he believes Aaron Rodgers will join Pittsburgh.

“I think Aaron's going to sign with them. I would be very, very surprised at this point if he doesn't. Because if they didn't have 99 percent confidence that he was going to, I think they would have drafted a quarterback,” he said.

“In fact, I'll take it a step further. I don't have any evidence of this, it is rampant speculation, but I would tell you right now I believe that Aaron Rodgers told the Steelers, 'Hey don't draft Shedeur Sanders,' or maybe the Steelers just knew. He doesn't want to deal with that. He's 40-something years old.”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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