Steelers legend Jerome Bettis dives into Aaron Rodgers waiting game, team's NFL Draft needs

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.

The Pittsburgh Steelers brought in Aaron Rodgers to salvage a couple of years of mediocre quarterback play, taking a gamble on the then-41-year-old.

But there were hardly any issues, as the Steelers were once again in the playoffs, as Mike Tomlin again finished above .500.

However, Rodgers, like last year, is playing the waiting game and remains a free agent.

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Aaron Rodgers (8) of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens at Acrisure Stadium on Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Michael Owens/Getty Images)

It does seem like in all likelihood that Rodgers will return to Pittsburgh for a 22nd NFL season, and one Steelers legend believes that the team doesn't really have many other answers.

"When you have no alternative, then you have no choice," Jerome Bettis told Fox News Digital. "And I think there's some players that are afforded a little bit more latitude than others, and Aaron Rodgers is one of them, especially when you are limited from a quarterback perspective, in terms of depth and experience, right?"

Bettis, though, actually sees a positive in Rodgers' wait-and-see.

"There is an opportunity for our number two guy to get a lot of reps, a lot of opportunity, right? So there's some positives to this, because you're letting the young guys get an opportunity to run the offense and kind of learn the offense as they go."

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin walks off the field with Aaron Rodgers