‘Best for my soul’ – Aaron Rodgers reveals why he chose to sign with Steelers and deep personal news
The four-time league MVP spoke to the media for the first time as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Aaron Rodgers dove into why he decided to sign with the storied franchise and even revealed some major personal news after minicamp practice on Tuesday afternoon.
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Rodgers practiced for the first time as a member of the Pittsburgh franchiseCredit: Getty”A big attraction was Mike Tomlin,” Rodgers told reporters.
“I’ve gone against him over the years. The way that the conversations went between him and I, whenever it was in March or April and the last Sunday when I called him was some of the coolest conversations I had in the game.
“So, he’s a big reason of why I’m here and I’m excited to play for him.”
Tomlin also spoke to the media and shared a similar tone towards his new quarterback.
READ MORE NFL”Read his resume,” Tomlin said.
“We’re excited about him being here. He’s excited about being here.
“But we’ll make no bold predictions. We’re going to roll our sleeves up and go to work, and let our efforts do the talking.”
During Rodgers’ media availability, the 41-year-old QB was asked why he didn’t just retire.
He was asked why he even wanted to keep playing football altogether, especially after two rough seasons with the New York Jets, that included an Achilles tear.
“I don’t need it. For my ego, I don’t need it to keep playing,” Rodgers said.
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Rodgers spoke to the Pittsburgh media for the first time on TuesdayCredit: X/@MIKEGARAFOLO
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Rodgers said he is all in on this upcoming seasonCredit: Getty”A lot of decisions that I’ve made over my career and life from strictly the ego — even if they turn out well — are always unfulfilling.
“But the decisions made from the soul are usually pretty fulfilling. So this was a decision that was best for my soul.
“I felt like being here with Coach T. and the guys they got here and the opportunity here was best for me. I’m excited to be here.”
There was speculation as to whether or not Rodgers would even play in 2025, and what was taking him so long to sign with the Steelers after it had seemed like a foregone conclusion.
The future Hall of Fame quarterback revealed that he was ‘dealing with a lot in’ his personal life and now feels he ‘can be fully all-in with the guys.’
Not only that, he also shared that he got married a couple of months ago.
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A reporter noticed a ring on his finger and asked what it was.
“Yeah, it’s a wedding ring,” Rodgers answered.
He was congratulated and then was asked how long ago it was that he got married.
“It’s been a couple months,” Rodgers said with a sly smile.
It seems like Rodgers is finally set on giving it his all with the Steelers, and is going all in.
Read More on talkSPORTTomlin, along with the entire city of Pittsburgh, better hope so.
If not, it could be another long season.
