Steelers Use Rare Tender on Rodgers

0:00On April 28th, the Pittsburgh Steelers just dropped a rare ride at first refusal tender on quarterback Aaron Rodgers. It lets him ankle one year deal with a 10% raise over his 2025 salary. If another team comes calling, Pittsburgh can mash the offer, and once training camp hits, he's Steelers only. This move is super uncommon, especially for a star QB with a fat contract. Last year, the Los Angeles Chargers tried it on running back, JK Dobbins, but he ended up with the Denver Broncos. Cleveland Browns did the same for Y receiver Elijah Moore, who signed on with the Buffalo Bills. Folks are scratching their heads on why the Steelers pulled this trigger or how Rodgers will take it. The team has stayed and steady touch and figures he's heading back their way. Owner Art Rooney the second says, expect an answer around organized team activities starting May 18th, with mini camp in early June. Rodgers hit up the pat McAfee show this offseason saying Pittsburgh hadn't tossed him a contract yet. Now this tender spells out clear terms. Reports keep saying, cash isn't the hang-up between them.

1:04Ball's still in Rodgers hands like always, but with all this momentum, it feels like he's lacing up for the Steel City soon. Keep your ears peeled for that final call.