DEAL SEALED: Steelers Make Bold Move ByOfficially Finalising A Blockbuster Deal With Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers appear destined for each other. Even with the New York Giants still interested following the signing of Jameis Winston, the Steelers and Rodgers are making good progress.

According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the Steelers’ pursuit of Rodgers is unique compared to any other free agent they have pursued this year, and they are going after Rodgers aggressively.

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Essentially, the team has not given up on Russell Wilson, but there does not appear to be much movement in that way. Instead, the Steelers are all-in on Rodgers.

Essentially, the team has not given up on Russell Wilson, but there does not appear to be much movement in that way. Instead, the Steelers are all-in on Rodgers. “He spent all day there … just more of a ‘get to know’, exploratory session,” Fowler told me. “They were not discussing hard numbers. They already had a contract offer from Rogers, so they discussed fit. He met with offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and Mike Tomlin.

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Owner Art Rooney (and) General Manager Omar Khan. In fact, I’ve been told that the Steelers were so eager to hold this meeting that they skipped Michigan’s pro day yesterday, which is significant if you know the Steelers. I verified with a team member, who confirmed they’re vigorously pursuing this. “He’s number one on their radar.”

According to Adam Schefter, the Steelers’ visit with Rodgers went well, and both parties left with a positive impression of each other. Earlier this week, the Steelers and Rodgers resumed communication after a week of relative silence, and it appears Rodgers is reaching a decision.

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