ESPN’s Adam Schefter gave a timeline on free-agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ decision for the first time on Tuesday. The Pittsburgh Steelers have waited nearly two months for an answer and could wait longer.
“I think the Steelers’ mandatory minicamp is next month, I forget the dates, but roughly June 10th,” Schefter said on Unsportsmanlike. “I think we should a decision from Aaron Rodgers shortly before then about whether or not he should play. To me, you can’t miss mandatory minicamp when you’re starting to gear up. I guess you can, but it’s not ideal.”
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.