Steelers' Rodgers Tender: Mind Games or Fresh Start?

0:00On April 29th, Pittsburgh Steelers dropped the unrestricted free agent tender on Aaron Rogers this week, bumping his pay by 10% from last. Years deal and locking him from jumping to another squad. It's a rare move that keeps the 42-year-old quarterback tied up without a full commitment. Words spread fast when NFL Insider Mike Florio chimed in, hinting the Steelers might be playing mind games to sideline Rogers for the 20, 26-27 season. He suggested it is their sneaky way to push him out without saying it outright. Fans and pundits are buzzing, with many seeing it as a jab at Rogers' ego. The Steelers already got three other quarterbacks on deck. Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, and Drew Aller, but none-screen starter material, leaving the... Spot-wide open, and tense. Florio doubled down. Theorizing new coach Mike McCarthy wants to ditch his old Packers days and move fresh. The front office could be acting interested, just to avoid drama with a sensitive star.

1:00Bottom line? This tender's got everyone guessing if Rogers suits up in black and gold, or walks away on his own terms, shaking up the Steelers whole. Offseason vibe.