Pittsburgh quarterbacks coach Tom Arth mentioned Rodgers has a “ferocious aggressive spirit” however nonetheless has “a lot enjoyable” taking part in the sport.
“He performs the sport like he is nonetheless 10 years outdated working round within the yard,” added Arth.
Rodgers started his NFL profession in 2005 when he was chosen by the Inexperienced Bay Packers within the first spherical of the draft.
Rodgers helped the Steelers attain final season’s play-offs, earlier than coach Mike Tomlin selected to convey his 19-year tenure to an finish.
Tomlin was changed by Mike McCarthy, who was head coach for many of Rodgers’ 18-year stint with the Inexperienced Bay Packers, they usually gained a Tremendous Bowl collectively.
After leaving the Packers for the New York Jets in 2023, Rodgers suffered a torn Achilles on his debut – ruling him out for the remainder of the season. He was then launched after a disappointing second season in New York.
Rodgers isn’t as cellular as he was and missed one recreation for Pittsburgh in 2025 due to a damaged wrist.
However even in an inconsistent season by the Steelers, he managed to steer them to a 10-7 file and their first AFC North title since 2020, earlier than being outclassed by the Houston Texans within the post-season.
In April, Pittsburgh did add a quarterback within the NFL Draft, choosing Drew Allar within the third spherical.
