Aaron Rodgers reveals private purpose holding up NFL resolution
Aaron Rodgers could have dropped one other trace about his free company delay.
Throughout a dialog on “The Joe Rogan Podcast” about well being and different drugs this week, Rodgers revealed that somebody close to him is coping with most cancers.
“I’ve been within the weeds with these people who find themselves near me which have most cancers,” Rodgers informed Rogan.
The newest feedback from Rodgers come a month after the previous Jets quarterback disclosed that individuals in his interior circle had been coping with “tough stuff” on “The Pat McAfee Present,” resulting in him delaying a choice on his soccer future.
“I’m attempting to be open to all the pieces and never particularly hooked up to something in relation to this resolution,” Rodgers mentioned then. “I’m simply going via so much in my private life that has to take precedent at this level.
Rodgers has been the Steelers’ prime quarterback goal all offseason and is extensively believed to be headed to Pittsburgh — ultimately.
The Steelers welcomed Rodgers to their staff facility and have been in touch with him for months.
Regardless of the NFL draft passing a month in the past and coaching camp beginning in July, Rodgers insisted final month that he isn’t “stringing anyone alongside.”
Steelers staff president Artwork Rooney II mentioned Wednesday the group is prepared to attend “a short while longer” for Rodgers to determine his soccer future, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported.
The Steelers signed veteran signal-caller Mason Rudolph and chosen Ohio State quarterback Will Howard within the sixth spherical of the draft, apparently leaving the beginning quarterback spot open for Rodgers.
The long run Corridor of Famer led the Jets to a disappointing 5-12 document whereas throwing for 3,897 yards, 28 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in 17 video games final season.
If Rodgers does certainly signal with the Steelers, he’ll face his former staff at MetLife Stadium in Week 1.
