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Liam McKeone

Aaron Rodgers Explains Why He Waited So Long to Sign With Steelers

Rodgers signed late in the NFL offseason for a free agent | Philip G. Pavely-Imagn Images

At long last Aaron Rodgers signed with an NFL team last weekend, inking a one-year deal to suit up for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025. He appeared at practice for the first time Tuesday and was, of course, the talk of the town after a drawn-out free agency process.

While speaking to reporters at minicamp Rodgers was asked about the timing of his decision to finally sign with Pittsburgh. He offered a brief explanation for why his deal was finalized much later than that of a normal free agent.

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