When it became obvious that a divorce was looming between the Jets and quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the Steelers became an obvious potential destination for 2025. And while that's where he ultimately landed,

The Pittsburgh Steelers spent nearly two months pursuing Aaron Rodgers, but he reportedly was not the team’s first choice at the start of the offseason.

Adam Schefter revealed that Green Bay Packers legend, Aaron Rodgers, was just the third choice quarterback option for the Pittsburgh Steelers.