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Aaron Rodgers could test Steelers’ faith with NFL power play before after Cowboys take on troubled star
The Dallas Cowboys might have tipped Aaron Rodgers’ hand. For a few hours on Wednesday, the biggest NFL news of the day involved Jerry Jones trading for another controversial offensive player. Aaron Rodgers could be one trade away from making a decisionAFP The Cowboys acquired troubled wide receiver George Pickens from the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for a future third-round pick. Dallas will now hope that a bounce-back year for quarterback Dak Prescott is aided by having All-Pro receiver CeeDee Lamb share the same field with Pickens, who caught 59 passes for 900 yards and three touchdowns in 2024. The Cowboys must now deal with the mercurial Pickens, who clashed with Steelers fans and head coach Mike Tomlin. But a potential follow-up move by Pittsburgh could be the real deal that affects the NFL for years to come. Wide receiver Allen Lazard is “in play” for the Steelers, according to Pro Football Talk. Lazard spent the last two seasons on the same team that Rodgers played for — the New York Jets. Lazard previously spent 2018-22 with the Green Bay Packers, which was also Rodgers’ team at the same time. “I obviously got to share the locker room with him and play alongside of him for the past six years and everything,” Lazard exclusively told talkSPORT in August 2024. “It’s just seeing how he carries himself and how he may say things that, from society, you’re not supposed to say or it’s against the grain. “But it’s the fact that he’s standing on his word and telling his truth and believing in it, and not caring about the repercussions. GettyRodgers often surrounds himself with old teammates[/caption] GettyAllen Lazard has played for the Jets and Packers[/caption] GettyRodgers was cast aside by the Jets after two down years in New York[/caption] “It’s inspiring because it’s allowing me to feel more comfortable in expressing myself, being myself.” Connect the dots and it’s easy to see where this all could be going. With Rodgers likely down to one team in 2025 — the QB-needy Steelers — and Pittsburgh getting rid of a talented but troubled wide receiver in Pickens, a trade for Lazard could be a glowing sign that Rodgers is set to finally make a decision. “Allen Lazard is A-Rod’s best friend,” one fan tweeted. “All Allen Lazard needs is Rodgers to be good,” a second fan posted. Gabe Davis is also an option for the Steelers, who have DK Metcalf as their No. 1 receiver but now lack depth at the position after trading away Pickens. It was obvious as the 2024 season played out that the Steelers were done with Pickens. “He’s just got to grow up,” Tomlin said after a tough win. “This is an emotional game, man. These divisional games are big. He got a target on his back because he’s George, he understands that. But he’s got to grow up. He’s got to grow up in a hurry.” Pittsburgh also moved on from starting QB Russell Wilson, while Mason Rudolph is currently the top quarterback on the team’s depth chart. Fans are split on whether the 41-year-old Rodgers is right for the Steelers, and he’s teased retirement since leaving the Jets. But if Pittsburgh trades for Lazard, there’s a very good chance that Rodgers will soon become a Steeler for the 2025 season. Stay up to date with the latest from across the NFL via our talkSPORT Facebook page, and subscribe to our Endzone YouTube channel for news, view and exclusive interviews as we build up to the NFL Draft in April
The Dallas Cowboys might have tipped Aaron Rodgers’ hand.
For a few hours on Wednesday, the biggest NFL news of the day involved Jerry Jones trading for another controversial offensive player.
The Cowboys acquired troubled wide receiver George Pickens from the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for a future third-round pick.
Dallas will now hope that a bounce-back year for quarterback Dak Prescott is aided by having All-Pro receiver CeeDee Lamb share the same field with Pickens, who caught 59 passes for 900 yards and three touchdowns in 2024.
The Cowboys must now deal with the mercurial Pickens, who clashed with Steelers fans and head coach Mike Tomlin.
But a potential follow-up move by Pittsburgh could be the real deal that affects the NFL for years to come.
Wide receiver Allen Lazard is “in play” for the Steelers, according to Pro Football Talk.
Lazard spent the last two seasons on the same team that Rodgers played for — the New York Jets.
Lazard previously spent 2018-22 with the Green Bay Packers, which was also Rodgers’ team at the same time.
“I obviously got to share the locker room with him and play alongside of him for the past six years and everything,” Lazard exclusively told talkSPORT in August 2024.
“It’s just seeing how he carries himself and how he may say things that, from society, you’re not supposed to say or it’s against the grain.
“But it’s the fact that he’s standing on his word and telling his truth and believing in it, and not caring about the repercussions.
“It’s inspiring because it’s allowing me to feel more comfortable in expressing myself, being myself.”
Connect the dots and it’s easy to see where this all could be going.
With Rodgers likely down to one team in 2025 — the QB-needy Steelers — and Pittsburgh getting rid of a talented but troubled wide receiver in Pickens, a trade for Lazard could be a glowing sign that Rodgers is set to finally make a decision.
“Allen Lazard is A-Rod’s best friend,” one fan tweeted.
“All Allen Lazard needs is Rodgers to be good,” a second fan posted.
Gabe Davis is also an option for the Steelers, who have DK Metcalf as their No. 1 receiver but now lack depth at the position after trading away Pickens.
It was obvious as the 2024 season played out that the Steelers were done with Pickens.
“He’s just got to grow up,” Tomlin said after a tough win.
“This is an emotional game, man. These divisional games are big. He got a target on his back because he’s George, he understands that. But he’s got to grow up. He’s got to grow up in a hurry.”
Pittsburgh also moved on from starting QB Russell Wilson, while Mason Rudolph is currently the top quarterback on the team’s depth chart.
Fans are split on whether the 41-year-old Rodgers is right for the Steelers, and he’s teased retirement since leaving the Jets.
But if Pittsburgh trades for Lazard, there’s a very good chance that Rodgers will soon become a Steeler for the 2025 season.
Stay up to date with the latest from across the NFL via our talkSPORT Facebook page, and subscribe to our Endzone YouTube channel for news, view and exclusive interviews as we build up to the NFL Draft in April
