At first, Rodgers explained that at 41 years old, the free agency decision process may take longer than usual. However, he also vaguely alluded to his personal life taking precedence over the Pittsburgh Steelers or mulling over retirement:

The only prudent move for the Steelers at this point is to move on from Rodgers and come up with another plan. Whether that is to commit to Mason Rudolph as the starter, draft a quarterback high and make it a competition, call the Atlanta Falcons about trading for Kirk Cousins or something else, the plans should no longer include Rodgers.

After Aaron Rodgers visited the Pittsburgh Steelers in free agency, he worked out and threw with new Steelers wide receiver D.K. Metcalf, furthering speculation that Rodgers would sign with the Steelers.