Steelers' Art Rooney II addresses UFA tender, believes Aaron Rodgers situation will conclude in 'next few weeks'
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Key Points:
- The Pittsburgh Steelers placed an unrestricted free agent tender on quarterback Aaron Rodgers to secure potential compensatory draft pick rights if he signs elsewhere, though they do not expect this to happen.
- The tender also grants the Steelers exclusive negotiating rights with Rodgers starting July 22 or the first day of training camp, serving mainly as insurance rather than pressure on the 42-year-old quarterback.
- Steelers owner Art Rooney II emphasized ongoing regular contact with Rodgers, who has yet to make a decision on his future, delaying past the team's initial anticipated timeline.
- To further protect themselves, the Steelers drafted quarterback Drew Allar in the third round, preparing for the possibility that Rodgers may not return.
- Rooney remains optimistic that Rodgers will decide within the next few weeks, though the quarterback continues to take his time, with retirement still a possibility.
