The Athletic's Michael Silver, Dianna Russini and Alec Lewis reported on March 15 it was "possible" that Rodgers could opt to retire rather than join the Steelers or New York Giants. That was at a point when the Giants were still in on Rodgers, but they pivoted by bringing in Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston a short time later.

Shedeur Sanders has no problem sitting behind Aaron Rodgers if the Pittsburgh Steelers ask him to do that. Sanders, the son of NFL Hall of Famer and Colorado head coach Deion Sanders, says he has no problem playing behind the potential four-time MVP. He added that the Steelers and he had no discussions about Rodgers.

As the Steelers remain in limbo with Aaron Rodgers still weighing his options, head coach Mike Tomlin isn't standing still. Pittsburgh has lined up a visit with one of the most intriguing quarterback prospects on the market,