April 12, 2025
GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Pittsburgh Steelers’ chase for Aaron Rodgers just hit a wild twist: the Green Bay Packers might swoop in to reclaim their former legend. What looked like a Pittsburgh-New Orleans quarterback tussle has taken an unexpected turn, with Titletown eyeing a stunning reunion.
The Packers could disrupt Pittsburgh’s plans, especially as Jordan Love’s backup situation remains thin. Malik Willis shone in 2024 (550 yards, 3 TDs), but with trade rumors swirling (web ID: 15), Green Bay’s depth is shaky. Rodgers, cut by the Jets in February after a 5-12 season (3,897 yards, 28 TDs, 11 INTs), is a free agent at 41, and his pedigree—475 TDs, four MVPs—makes him a tantalizing option.
Green Bay’s interest isn’t just nostalgia. With $47 million in cap space (Over The Cap) and a playoff-ready roster (11-6 in 2024), the Packers see Rodgers as a mentor or insurance for Love, who’s coming off a projected 3,947-yard campaign. “I’d kill to play for Brian again,” Rodgers told reporters, hinting at unfinished business with GM Brian Gutekunst.
Pittsburgh, desperate for a QB after Russell Wilson’s 2024 fade (web ID: 3), thought they had Rodgers in their sights. But Green Bay’s history—18 years, a Super Bowl XXXI ring—gives them an edge. If they open the wallet, matching or topping Pittsburgh’s rumored $15 million offer, they could sway the veteran.
The Packers’ secondary needs—Jaire Alexander’s trade buzz lingers (web ID: 10)—haven’t dimmed their QB focus. Love’s growth is priority one, but Rodgers’ arm could stabilize a roster eyeing a deep NFC run. Losing Christian Watson to injury only amps the urgency for proven playmakers.
Pittsburgh’s not alone in the race. The Saints, with Derek Carr facing shoulder surgery, loom as rivals (web ID: 6). But Green Bay’s cap flexibility and Rodgers’ roots make them a real threat. The QB market’s tight—Joe Flacco’s off the board, Kirk Cousins requires a trade—leaving Rodgers as a prime prize.
With the draft looming, Green Bay could reshape its story. Snatching Rodgers would stun Steelers fans and electrify Titletown, where No. 12’s shadow still looms large. It’s a bold gamble, but in the NFL, fortunes turn fast.
