The Pittsburgh Steelers are gearing up for the start of the 2025 NFL season with Aaron Rodgers leading the way. After an offseason full of rumors surrounding the team and Rodgers, they finally came to terms on a one-year deal.
Since signing his contract with the Steelers, Rodgers has announced that the upcoming year will be his last in the NFL. He’s hoping to go out on top with a storied franchise and lead them back to the Super Bowl.
Some believe that Rodgers can make that goal become a reality. Others don’t expect the 2025 campaign to go as Pittsburgh is hoping.
Aaron Rodgers #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in action during Minicamp at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on June 11, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Aaron Rodgers #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in action during Minicamp at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on June 11, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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With training camp about to get underway, a lot of predictions have started coming out.
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James Harrison, a Steelers’ legend, spoke out about Rodgers and revealed a brutal prediction for the end of the future Hall of Famer’s career. He could see Pittsburgh releasing Rodgers in the middle of the season.
“If [the Steelers] start losing and it’s looking like they ain’t gonna make above .500, I think it gets real ugly, real fast,” Harrison said. “To the point where they may just be like, ‘You know what, let’s let this dude go midseason. For Aaron, let’s just get him outta here and put one of these other quarterbacks in.’ Mike [Tomlin] ain’t going nowhere.”
It’s possible that Harrison’s worst-case scenario could happen, but it’s unlikely. The Steelers struggling so bad that they choose to cut Rodgers would be a complete miss with a roster that should compete in the AFC.
Last season with the New York Jets, Rodgers completed 63 percent of his pass attempts for 3,897 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. He looked back to full health after tearing his Achilles during the 2023 season in his first year with the Jets.
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Pittsburgh has put together a strong supporting cast for Rodgers. DK Metcalf will be his top target, with names like Calvin Austin III, Robert Woods, and Roman Wilson also in the wide receiver room. Pat Freiermuth and Jonnu Smith will be featured at tight end, while both Jaylen Warren and Kaleb Johnson will lead the backfield.
Many have suggested that the Steelers could consider signing either Keenan Allen and Amari Cooper. Either player would be a big-time upgrade for the Pittsburgh offense.
All of that being said, the Steelers look the part of a contender. If Rodgers can be what he was last season or improve even a small amount, Pittsburgh should be a Super Bowl contender.
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