Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson believes the Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers is a marriage that works.
Johnson does not believe Rodgers will cause issues for the team this year due to his respect for head coach Mike Tomlin and the short leash he could be on as the starter.
“I think [Aaron Rodgers is] not going to cause any problems because his leash is short,” Johnson said on the “Nightcap” podcast. “If you mess things up in Pittsburgh, where’s your next destination? “You don’t have the leverage you once had — where you were sought after, where you were one of the best in the league. You’re still living off that past resume."
Rodgers had 28 touchdowns to 11 interceptions in 2024. He went just 5-12 in his starts with the Jets, and even after they acquired All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams, went just 3-8. It was a tough season for Rodgers, who also had multiple leg injuries.
The Steelers think something remains in the tank for the former four-time MVP. They zeroed in on him as their target, as a result, especially after missing on re-signing Justin Fields.
Now, Rodgers will be with the Steelers on a deal that will not break the bank, and could still land them another wide receiver to help Rodgers.