Aaron Rodgers has been linked with a transfer to the Pittsburgh Steelers all summer season, however the transfer continues to be but to be confirmed with the brand new season simply two months away from kicking off.
Somebody very near Aaron Rodgers, his e book writer, has make clear the scenario, giving a attainable cause to why the veteran quarterback is delaying a transfer.
Why is Aaron Rodgers delaying Steelers commerce?
Whereas he hasn’t but put pen to paper for a brand new crew in 2025, Aaron Rodgers has reportedly agreed to hitch the Pittsburgh Steelers and the affirmation is merely a formality.
But when Rodgers has agreed to a deal already, then why has the crew not introduced their new quarterback with the return of the NFL simply across the nook?
Effectively, Rodgers’ shut pal and writer of his biography – Out of the Darkness: The Thriller of Aaron Rodgers – appears to have an concept as to why.
“I simply suppose verbally, behind the scenes, not that he assured it, however he’s advised [the Steelers], ‘Pay attention, I’m gonna play for you. I simply don’t need to go there after which miss a part of necessary minicamp due to my private points,” biographer Ian O’Connor thought-about.
“I’m fairly positive they’re gonna be solved by the tip of Could, at the least in my satisfaction the place I can provide you my all.’ In order that’s the place I believe it’s.”
O’Connor may very well be proper, as Rodgers had issues final 12 months with the New York Jets when he missed a compulsory minicamp to go on vacation in Egypt.
Aaron Rodgers was requested why he took a visit to Egypt the week of necessary minicamp:
“I had an ideal speak with Robert. Clearly, he wished me to be there. I knew the implications if I wasn’t gonna be there. The response is what it’s.” pic.twitter.com/ehcf6WhnWp
— Jets Movies (@snyjets) July 24, 2024
Rodgers himself has solely spoken about signing for a brand new crew as soon as in the course of the postseason when showing on the Pat McCaffee present, however he talked about that ‘private issues’ have been stopping him agreeing a deal.
Regardless of a troublesome season in New York final 12 months, plainly retirement continues to be off the desk for the 41-year-old.
Final 12 months the 4 time NFL MVP managed to play 17 video games the place he threw for 3,897 yards after coming back from an achilles damage that dominated him out of the complete season in 2023.
