DeMarcus Ware Urges Aaron Rodgers to Consider Retirement

Amid ongoing speculation about Aaron Rodgers' NFL future, Hall of Famer DeMarcus Ware publicly advised Rodgers to retire, citing long-term health risks and noting that Rodgers has nothing left to prove after a stellar career. Ware emphasized the importance of prioritizing well-being over extending a playing career, referencing his own decision to retire and expressing that Rodgers should be proud of his legacy. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Steelers remain the primary team interested in signing Rodgers, though no agreement has been reached. Some analysts, including former teammate Kurt Benkert, suggest Rodgers might benefit from waiting to see if other opportunities arise later in the season, instead of immediately joining a team. The Steelers' recent trade of wide receiver George Pickens to the Cowboys could also impact Rodgers' decision, as it diminishes the offensive weapons available to him in Pittsburgh. Until Rodgers makes a decision, speculation continues about whether he will play another NFL season or choose to retire.