The NFL appears to be setting the stage for one of the most anticipated potential showdowns of the 2025 season: a heated clash between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Jets. The key twist? The league is seemingly banking on Aaron Rodgers making a high-profile move to Pittsburgh — although nothing is official yet.
While Rodgers remains unsigned, the NFL’s decision to slot a Steelers vs. Jets game into the season hints at expectations swirling around the quarterback’s next move. The matchup, if Rodgers signs with Pittsburgh, could become one of the league’s most high-stakes storylines, especially considering his recent switch from Green Bay to the Jets just two seasons ago.
In addition to this possible grudge match, the Steelers are also scheduled to face the Green Bay Packers — Rodgers’ former team of 18 years — in a Sunday Night Football prime-time slot in Week 8. This game, regardless of Rodgers’ team affiliation, is already being touted as a nostalgic Super Bowl XLV rematch.
The current Steelers quarterback lineup — Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, and Skylar Thompson — doesn’t inspire much playoff confidence, raising more speculation about Rodgers’ potential arrival. Notably, Pittsburgh has added veteran wide receivers DK Metcalf and Robert Woods this offseason, suggesting the franchise is preparing for a top-tier QB to step in.
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According to Yahoo Sports, NFL vice president of broadcast planning and scheduling Mike North confirmed that the Steelers’ schedule was created with Rodgers in mind. Speaking on a conference call, North clarified: “We don’t know anything more than anybody else. The schedule was built for Coach [Mike] Tomlin and for the Steelers, and if Aaron decides to play it probably just makes many, if not all, the Steelers games a little more interesting.”
North also acknowledged that if Rodgers had already signed with Pittsburgh, the Week 1 lineup might have looked different. For now, the league is playing the waiting game — along with millions of fans.
As the dust settles on the 2025 NFL Draft and most free agency opportunities dry up, all eyes remain on Rodgers. For the Steelers, who seem to be building their offense around an unseen quarterback, the window may be closing fast. Whether Rodgers steps in or not, the NFL’s schedule already suggests one thing: they’re hoping he does.
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