Report: Free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers visits Steelers facility

Aaron Rodgers appears to be eyeing Pittsburgh as his next destination.

The free-agent quarterback visited the Steelers’ facility on Friday, a sign that he’s seriously considering joining the organization. However, no deal is done or imminent, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette was the first to report on the visit.

Rodgers, a four-time MVP, was officially released by the New York Jets earlier this month after two disappointing seasons, making him a free agent for the first time in his career as he heads into his 21st NFL campaign.

Rodgers was traded to the Jets in April 2023 after 18 seasons with the Green Bay Packers — looking to help the franchise end a Super Bowl drought that dates to the glory days of Joe Namath and the 1968 season.

Instead, Rodgers’ stint was marked by a torn Achilles tendon four snaps into his debut that cost him his first season, and a disappointing 5-12 finish last season, during which both coach Robert Saleh and GM Joe Douglas were fired.

Rodgers finished his Jets tenure with six wins — including the victory during which he was injured — in 18 starts. His 28 touchdown passes and 3,897 yards passing last year both rank third for a single season in franchise history. But he lacked some mobility early in his return and then dealt with a few additional leg injuries, including a significant hamstring ailment that hobbled him.

The 41-year-old has 503 regular-season touchdown passes (fifth in NFL history), joining Tom Brady (649), Drew Brees (571), Peyton Manning (539) and Brett Favre (508) as the only players to throw at least 500. His 62,952 yards passing rank seventh in NFL history.

— with files from The Associated Press

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