The Pittsburgh Steelers are still waiting for a definitive answer from Aaron Rodgers just two weeks out from OTAs. Rodgers has said personal issues keep him from committing to a team, and retirement remains an option.
He also understands if the Steelers or any other team pursuing him would move on. However, former Pro bowl wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson says he knows exactly what Rodgers’ answer to the Steelers will be.
“He’s going. 100%,” Johnson said on Speak. “Do you think that Aaron Rodgers wants to hold them hostage and then leave them standing at the altar? I don’t.”
The Rodgers saga has taken twists and turns. On Friday, a leak by Andrew Fillipponi of 93.7 the Fan may have been the sign that Rodgers was coming to Pittsburgh. According to Fillipponi, the rumor was Rodgers had joined the Nevillewood Country Club, a course designed by golfing great Jack Nicklaus.
Yet, the club’s president Wayne Chiurazzi, in a statement to Rich Walsh of KDKA, denied that report, stating they would love to have Rodgers but it has not happened.
“This rumor is NOT true. I just spoke with the Club at Nevillewood President Wayne Chiurazzi, who said Aaron Rodgers did not join. The Club would love to have him if he does sign with the Steelers. It is true that Nevillewood is a beautiful Pittsburgh suburban golf course,” Walsh said.
The Steelers have three quarterbacks on the roster, but general manager Omar Khan said they would have four on their training camp roster, with the last one likely being a veteran. Rodgers is the top candidate for that, and Pittsburgh remains confident he will sign.