Aaron Rodgers reveals private cause holding up NFL determination
Aaron Rodgers could have dropped one other trace about his free company delay.
Throughout a dialog on “The Joe Rogan Podcast” about well being and various medication this week, Rodgers revealed that somebody close to him is coping with most cancers.
“I’ve been within the weeds with these people who find themselves near me which have most cancers,” Rodgers instructed Rogan.
The newest feedback from Rodgers come a month after the previous Jets quarterback disclosed that folks in his inside circle had been coping with “tough stuff” on “The Pat McAfee Present,” resulting in him delaying a call on his soccer future.
“I’m making an attempt to be open to the whole lot and never particularly hooked up to something in terms of this determination,” Rodgers mentioned then. “I’m simply going by way of lots in my private life that has to take precedent at this level.
Rodgers has been the Steelers’ prime quarterback goal all offseason and is broadly believed to be headed to Pittsburgh — ultimately.
The Steelers welcomed Rodgers to their staff facility and have been involved with him for months.
Regardless of the NFL draft passing a month in the past and coaching camp beginning in July, Rodgers insisted final month that he isn’t “stringing anyone alongside.”
Steelers staff president Artwork Rooney II mentioned Wednesday the group is keen to attend “a short while longer” for Rodgers to determine his soccer future, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported.
The Steelers signed veteran signal-caller Mason Rudolph and chosen Ohio State quarterback Will Howard within the sixth spherical of the draft, apparently leaving the beginning quarterback spot open for Rodgers.
The longer term Corridor of Famer led the Jets to a disappointing 5-12 document whereas throwing for 3,897 yards, 28 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in 17 video games final season.
If Rodgers does certainly signal with the Steelers, he’ll face his former staff at MetLife Stadium in Week 1.
