Aaron Rodgers called continuing his playing career with the Steelers a decision that was „best for my soul,“ and noted that coach Mike Tomlin was the biggest draw when it came to picking Pittsburgh.
PITTSBURGH — For Aaron Rodgers, continuing his playing career and signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers was a decision that was „best for my soul.“
After officially signing his one-year, $13.65 million contract Saturday, the 41-year-old began his 21st season Tuesday by attending the first day of mandatory minicamp at the Steelers‘ practice facility.
„I don’t need it for my ego“, the four-time MVP said in his first public comments since April. „I don’t need it to keep playing. A lot of decisions that I’ve made over my career and life from strictly the ego, even if they turn out well, are always unfulfilling. But the decisions made from the soul are usually pretty fulfilling.
„This was a decision that was best for my soul and I felt like being here with coach [Mike Tomlin] and the guys that got here, and the opportunity here was the best for me and I’m excited to be here.“
Though there were discussions with other teams, including the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings, Rodgers said the Steelers were the only true option for his 2025 season.
„There were conversations with other organizations, for sure“, he said. „But again, the rapport that fell in between me and Mike made it to where, as I was going through my personal stuff, there wasn’t any other option for me.
