Rodgers' Steelers Future Uncertain

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NFL News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. One year ago, Aaron Rogers slipped into Pittsburgh quietly and signed a one year deal with the Steelers, sparking huge buzz around the league. Now, exactly 12 months later, the four-time MVP faces fresh uncertainty about whether he'll come back for another season with the team. The plot thickened after head coach Mike Tomlin stepped down following the wildcard playoff loss. Pittsburgh quickly hired Mike McCarthy, the former Packers coach who led Rogers to a Super Bowl win years back. While that reunion sounds promising, Rogers says he's talked with McCarthy and GM O'Markahn, but no contract offer or deadline is on the table yet. Players across the Steelers locker room, strongly back-bringing Rogers back, and the front office agrees by skipping other veteran quarterbacks in. Free agency. Instead, they're holding out with just young Will Howard and backup Mason Rudolph signed so far.

1:00Last season, despite one of the league's weakest receiver groups, Rogers delivered a top 15 scoring offense in a 10-and-7 record that earned a playoff spot. Insiders say the team sees him as a steady force who could shine even brighter with upgrades around him. With a strong defense and a roster ready to contend, Pittsburgh hopes history repeats itself like last off season when Rogers waited until June 2. Commit. Whole League is watching to see if he unlocks their shot at a deep playoff push.