Around the AFC North: The Latest on Aaron Rodgers' Trip to Pittsburgh

Key Points:

• Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers may meet with Steelers officials this week if contract terms with his agent can be agreed upon; Rodgers is reportedly seeking a salary closer to $30 million, while the Steelers are not willing to pay his previous $13 million salary.
• Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken sees similarities between rookie wide receiver KC Concepcion and two-time Pro Bowl receiver Zay Flowers, highlighting Concepcion's work ethic and dynamic playmaking ability as key traits.
• The Browns, who were the NFL's second-lowest scoring team in 2025, are focusing on an offensive rebuild with Concepcion as a major part, alongside other recent draft picks and a new offensive coordinator aimed at improving the team's scoring.
• Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow expressed optimism about the team's offseason defensive acquisitions, including Dexter Lawrence, Boye Mafe, Bryan Cook, and rookie Cashius Howell, believing these moves position the team to return to Super Bowl contention.
• Bengals defensive back Dax Hill plans to focus exclusively on playing outside cornerback next season, having found comfort in the position after starting the 2025 season in various defensive back roles.