Aaron Rodgers Faces Personal Struggles Ahead of Expected Steelers Signing

Aaron Rodgers, the veteran NFL quarterback, is delaying his decision to join the Pittsburgh Steelers due to personal issues affecting his readiness to fully commit to the team. Rodgers has communicated to the Steelers that he intends to play for them but wants to resolve these matters before participating in mandatory minicamp, with insiders estimating a resolution by the end of May. His biographer, Ian O'Connor, indicated that Rodgers is expected to be in uniform for the Steelers' mandatory minicamp starting June 10, with the team's coach Mike Tomlin reportedly supportive of this timeline. Rodgers' personal challenges have impacted his football focus since early in the year, and though the specific nature of these issues remains undisclosed, they are not believed to prevent him from playing. The Steelers have shown patience, refraining from pursuing other quarterback options, confident that Rodgers will join and contribute significantly to their season. This potential signing marks a pivotal moment for both Rodgers, seeking a fresh chapter after a difficult tenure with the Jets, and the Steelers, who face uncertainty at quarterback but have made significant roster moves to bolster their offense.