{"id":33875,"date":"2025-08-23T19:37:01","date_gmt":"2025-08-23T19:37:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kede.com.br\/sport\/aaron-rodgers-why-has-veteran-quarterback-signed-for-pittsburgh-steelers-2\/"},"modified":"2025-08-23T19:37:02","modified_gmt":"2025-08-23T19:37:02","slug":"aaron-rodgers-why-has-veteran-quarterback-signed-for-pittsburgh-steelers-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kede.com.br\/sport\/aaron-rodgers-why-has-veteran-quarterback-signed-for-pittsburgh-steelers-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Aaron Rodgers: Why has veteran quarterback signed for Pittsburgh Steelers?"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Pittsburgh have struggled at quarterback since two-time Super Bowl winner Ben Roethlisberger retired<\/a> after the 2021 season.<\/p>\n

Justin Fields and Russell Wilson shared the role last season, and despite a positive start, the Steelers lost their last five games and bowed out in the first round of the play-offs.<\/p>\n

Both then left – Fields replaced Rodgers at the Jets – while the Steelers brought in back-ups Mason Rudolph and Skylar Thompson, and sixth-round draft pick Will Howard.<\/p>\n

They still needed an obvious, experienced starter, and they left the door open for Rodgers, who remained in regular contact with coach Tomlin.<\/p>\n

Some felt Rodgers had too much of a say in who the Jets recruited and how they played, but he showed some humility on his first day with the Steelers, saying he believes in Tomlin.<\/p>\n

“I just want to be a servant leader here, pass on the knowledge I have, and try to fit in with the guys,” he added.<\/p>\n

Rodgers is the NFL’s oldest active player and will replace Roethlisberger as the Steelers’ oldest-ever player.<\/p>\n

After trying several quarterback options in recent years, Tomlin is ready to put his trust in Rodgers’ experience and leadership. “Read his resume,” he said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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