Steelers' Rodgers Move: Uncertainty Looms

0:00On April 29, Pittsburgh Steelers just dropped the seldom used unrestricted free agent tender on Aaron Rogers this week. That locks him into exclusive talks with the team starting July 22nd and plays into their compensatory pick-maph down the line. CBS Sports insider Jonathan Jones sees it as a big tell. He says this move screams uncertainty from the Steelers. They wouldn't bother with insurance if they were sure Rogers was signing. Rogers figured there was some behind the scenes nod that he'd join up eventually, but now it looks like they're sweating the unknown. Earlier this month, team President Art Rooney, the second, told everyone at the league meetings he expected a decision from the four-time MVP by draft. Time last week. Big hype built around Acresure Stadium with some like Pat McAfee buzzing about a dramatic reveal to the home crowd, but Rogers stayed silent. Instead, the Steelers grabbed Penn State quarterback Drew Allor in the third round, stacking another arm in the quarterback room that's been waiting on Rogers.

1:00That signals their prepping for all possibilities. Now with training cam looming, that spot could fill out with Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, and Allor if Rogers keeps everyone guessing. The plot thickens as July rolls in.