Aaron Rodgers made his first go to of free company to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Friday.
Rodgers, 41, was on the Steelers’ facility in particular person, based on the Pittsburgh Submit-Gazette, and met with head coach Mike Tomlin and basic supervisor Omar Khan.
The four-time MVP was believed to be ready on the Minnesota Vikings to determine in the event that they had been fascinated with Rodgers earlier than continuing additional in his free agent course of.
The Vikings decided this week that they won’t be pursuing Rodgers at the moment as a result of they’re dedicated to second-year professional J.J. McCarthy as their franchise QB.
So now Rodgers has taken one step nearer towards presumably signing elsewhere, though Friday’s go to didn’t assure {that a} deal was imminent.
It’s nonetheless potential the not too long ago launched Jets quarterback may make an in-person go to to the Giants after spending time with the Steelers. He owns a home in Cedar Grove, N.J., so it will not be tough for him to cease in East Rutherford.
Rodgers additionally may retire if he needs, however he does seem like fascinated with enjoying.
The Giants are susceptible to being left on the altar a second time prior to now month, first by the Rams’ Matthew Stafford in commerce talks and now doubtlessly Rodgers in free company.
Russell Wilson at all times has felt just like the odds-on favourite to be the Giants‘ free agent signing this spring. And if Rodgers chooses the Steelers, Wilson and Jameis Winston would develop into the more than likely candidates to fill that slot.
Wilson, Winston and Joe Flacco all have taken free agent visits to the Giants prior to now week and a half because the crew has waited on Rodgers to decide.
The dearth of high quality and readability at quarterback for the Giants proper now could be embarrassing, and they’re anticipated to draft a rookie quarterback in late April — doubtlessly with the No. 3 general choice within the NFL Draft.
The possibilities of doing so with their highest decide improve if Rodgers chooses Pittsburgh.
