Free agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers headed to Pittsburgh for a visit with Steelers, probably more

Pittsburgh Steelers legend Jerome Bettis said he understands that players may be frustrated about Aaron Rodgers being unsigned, but the four-time MVP has deserved the benefit of the doubt.

Aaron Rodgers is headed to Pittsburgh. He'll be visiting the city and, not coincidentally, the Steelers -- a source familiar with the free-agent quarterback's tentative plans confirmed on Thursday.

The story, first reported by Pittsburgh's 93.7 The Fan, is that Rodgers will fly into town on Friday and expects to spend time with the club through the weekend.

One small issue: The Steelers are not exactly sure this is happening, per a source. A club source told OutKick a Rodgers visit was "news to me."

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers runs off the field after the game against the Miami Dolphins at Acrisure Stadium on Dec. 15, 2025. (Charles LeClaire/Imagn Images)

If this sounds like Aaron Rodgers being his enigmatic, surprising, in-my-own-time self, then so be it. Because while a visit to Pittsburgh means a visit to the Steelers and no such visit would happen without Rodgers typically signing with the club, he's not actually signed.

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And one thing we've learned from this NFL offseason is deals, trades, draft selections are not done until they're done. Ask Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby about that.

The one thing that would keep Rodgers from immediately fully committing to the Steelers, as expected, is money. It's always about money.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers looks to complete a pass during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Oct. 12, 2025. (Charles LeClaire/Imagn Images)

Rodgers said last season his contract with