Mike Tomlin Says Aaron Rodgers Isn't Facing Deadline from Steelers to Make Decision

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin revealed that the team hasn't given Aaron Rodgers a deadline to make his decision in free agency.

"Not to my knowledge," Tomlin said Sunday, per Mike DeFabo of The Athletic. "You know, I don't know that we've approached it from a deadline perspective. Certainly, as I mentioned, you'd like to have settled circumstances. But, you know, deadlines don't often bring that to a head."

When asked about the uncertainty surrounding the quarterback position hindering the rest of the team, the 53-year-old called training camp a "line of demarcation" (via ESPN's Brooke Pryor).

Tomlin said that Rodgers' visit with the Steelers was a "really good day," per Pryor.

The initial meeting between both sides was to get to know one another instead of finalizing a contract, via Dale Lolley of the team's official website.

The veteran quarterback became a free agent when the New York Jets officially released him on March 12.

Rodgers started 17 games for the Jets in 2024, as they finished with a record of 5-12. The 41-year-old completed 63 percent of his throws for 3,897 yards and 28 touchdowns to go along with 11 interceptions.

His 48.0 QBR ranked No. 25 among 32 qualified passers, though.

Still, Rodgers could be a serviceable short-term option for a Steelers team looking to clinch a third consecutive playoff berth in 2025. Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, Pittsburgh's 2024 starters, left in free agency to sign with the New York Giants and Jets, respectively.

Rodgers visited the Steelers' training facility to meet with their coaching staff for roughly six hours on March 21, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Per Schefter, the meeting was described as "positive."

Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk also reported that it's a "safe bet" that Rodgers will sign with Pittsburgh despite the current timeline of a potential agreement remaining unknown.

Tomlin confirmed that the Steelers aren't pressuring the four-time MVP to make a decision, either.