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.

The Pittsburgh Steelers still don't have a starting-caliber quarterback on the roster, as the team is waiting on Aaron Rodgers to make a decision regarding his future and have just two players currently on the roster at the position,