Steelers' Rodgers Tender: A Cautious Move

0:00On April 30, Pittsburgh Steelers just dropped a tender on Aaron Rogers. They're unrestricted, free agent quarterback. Team President Art Rooney The Second says it's no drama. They warn Rogers and his camp ahead of time. It's basically insurance. If he bounces to another squad, they snag a compensatory draft pick down the line. The offers a one-year deal with a 10% bump from last year's pay, clocking in just over $15 million. Players can ink it anytime or hammer out something fresh with the Steelers. For now, he's free to chat with other teams until July 22, or the start of training camp, whichever hits first. Folks are reading between the lines, though. Analyst Jonathan Jones from CBS Sports says this move screams uncertainty. Steelers figured Rogers would commit way before the draft, but crickets. No wink-wing deal in sight, so they're hedging their bets. Rooney played it cool, calling it precautionary for that slim chance Rogers dips out. Still, it counts toward the comp pick math if he does.

1:01Shows the black and gold ain't sleeping on possibilities. Bottom line, Rogers holds all the cards while Pittsburgh waits. We'll see if he suits up in Pittsburgh, or shakes up the league elsewhere. Stay tuned as this quarterback saga unfolds.