Rodgers Pittsburgh Visit Rumors Debunked by Steelers

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Reports that quarterback Aaron Rodgers visited Pittsburgh over the weekend amid speculation about his return to the Steelers for the 2026 season proved unfounded, as team officials and the player's agent were unaware of any such trip or planned meeting, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Schefter shared the details Monday on The Pat McAfee Show. "When the report surfaced last week, that he was back in town visiting the Steelers, nobody in the organization knew about it, and his agent didn't know about it," he said. "In fact, they said, flat out, it's just not true." Initial accounts had suggested Rodgers might sign a contract during the visit, but no interactions occurred between him and the team.

Rodgers, who turns 43 this year, completed his first season with Pittsburgh in 2025, throwing for 3,322 yards, 24 touchdowns and seven interceptions with a 94.8 passer rating over 16 games. The Steelers finished 10-7 and earned a playoff berth before losing 30-6 to the Houston Texans in the wild-card round, extending their postseason winless streak to eight games.

The franchise has positioned itself to retain Rodgers, whom it tendered as an unrestricted free...