US EditionPittsburgh Steelers' Fallback Plan For Aaron Rodgers Is Somehow Even More Depressing
- The Pittsburgh Steelers face uncertainty as Aaron Rodgers, a 41-year-old free agent quarterback, has yet to decide on signing ahead of their June minicamp and mandatory veteran camp.
- Rodgers' decision delay stems from personal challenges involving a close person battling cancer, and Steelers owner Art Rooney II confirmed they will not wait indefinitely for his choice.
- If Rodgers does not sign, the Steelers likely will pursue Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins as a fallback, despite high financial and trade obstacles linked to his $180 million contract and $37.5 million in guarantees.
- ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler noted that Cousins is at least being considered by the Steelers as an alternative option should their pursuit of Rodgers not materialize, but Atlanta requires a minimum of $7 to $8 million in guaranteed money to approve a trade.
- This situation implies the Steelers face a challenging offseason where securing a playoff-caliber quarterback depends on Rodgers’ choice or overcoming significant salary-cap barriers for Cousins.
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THE Pittsburgh Steelers have a backup plan in place if Aaron Rodgers opts to retire instead of signing. It would be an extremely expensive backup plan, but Kirk Cousins is likely available in trade from the Atlanta Falcons. ReutersAaron Rodgers has yet to sign a contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers[/caption] APThe Steelers could pivot to trading for Kirk Cousins[/caption] Rodgers has dragged his feet this offseason, and even hinted at his retir…
Falcons' Decision on Cousins Could Hinge on Steelers
What else can be said about the Atlanta Falcons and the Kirk Cousins‘ trade situation? The Falcons drafted Michael Penix, Jr. with the eighth-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, about a month or so after signing Cousins to a four-year, $180-million deal with $100 million in guarantees and a no-trade clause.The Falcons have been unable to trade Cousins even with many speculating that he would be gone during the recent draft. It hasn’t happened an…
Pittsburgh Steelers get hefty price tag on potential trade for Pro Bowl QB
Over the weekend, ESPN reporter Jeremy Fowler said the Pittsburgh Steelers had Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins on their radar as a fallback option if Aaron Rodgers spurns them.
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