After months of rumors, reports and rampant speculation, it’s official: Aaron Rodgers is the new quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers. The longtime Green Bay Packers star and recent New York Jets castoff agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Steelers on Thursday, days before the kickoff of the team’s mandatory minicamp.
The pen-to-paper moment brings a long-anticipated resolution to one of this offseason’s most unusual free agent pursuits, with Rodgers repeatedly declining to make firm commitments regarding his football future. Now, however, it’s time to look forward: The Steelers finally have a legitimate starter at quarterback, even if Rodgers is past his prime at 41, entering Year 21.
There are big questions to be answered: How much does Rodgers actually have left in the tank? Will his abbreviated offseason affect his acclimation to Pittsburgh’s system? How many games can the Steelers win with such a proven veteran in tow? Only time will tell. In the meantime, let’s tackle a milder question: Which jersey number might the big name wear in Steel City?
Here’s a look at Rodgers’ options for 2025 when it comes to his new uniform:
Note: NFL rules mandate that quarterbacks must wear a number between 0-19.
Ranking top options for Rodgers
3. No. 12
The Steelers haven’t issued this jersey since Terry Bradshaw retired as the most accomplished quarterback in team history, leaving after the 1983 season with four Super Bowl titles. It seems almost unfathomable they would change course now, given Bradshaw himself recently torched the franchise for its pursuit of Rodgers, calling the team a “joke” and “failure” for such short-sighted efforts. But Bradshaw and current Steelers coach Mike Tomlin haven’t really been on warm terms for a while, at least publicly, and Tomlin was reportedly the catalyst for Rodgers’ entry. Considering how much drama has surrounded the Steelers over the last…
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