Despite his age, Aaron Rodgers remains a prized quarterback for any team that will sign him. From the start of the year, he's heavily linked to the Pittsburgh Steelers, but that could possibly change with the latest news.

The Steelers are torn about who to sign for the quarterback position for the 2025 season. Having Rodgers as an option does not mean they couldn't choose another go-to guy, as the latest rumor suggests that the team is feeling "a little weird" about the waiting game.

Steelers Start to Have 'Weird' Feelings About Rodgers' Decision

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Uncertainty about what the future holds for Rodgers is starting to breed unease throughout the franchise, but the front office isn't pushing the panic button quite yet, Bleacher Report wrote in its latest report.

Here's what NFL insider Josina Anderson has to say about the scenario:

As a league source pointed out, there's no panic, but "the current QB depth says what it says." That means Pittsburgh doesn't have a definite starting quarterback in place for 2025 yet—and that is problematic.

The tension follows a six-hour sit-down between Rodgers and the Steelers on March 21. After the long negotiations, Rodgers departed the building without a contract, and weeks later, there is still no sign that a deal is in the works.

Rodgers May Be Waiting on NFL Draft Outcome

While no one can say what's in Rodgers' head at the moment, a possible theory making the rounds is that Rodgers might be holding off to observe what Pittsburgh does during the first round of the NFL Draft before deciding.

If the Steelers take a quarterback early, Rodgers might feel that as a red flag, perhaps seeing it as the organization hedging their bets or setting up a short-term solution.

However, this train of thought is to some extent counteracted by Rodgers' stated desire for the Minnesota Vikings, contrary to their investment in rookie J.J. McCarthy, who was drafted with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 draft.

If Rodgers continues to show his "cavalier" approach to free agency, there's no question that teams still want to pursue him.

Is Retirement Still a Possibility?

The doubt doesn't end with draft rumors. The Athletic reports that Rodgers might still opt for retirement rather than signing with the Steelers or New York Giants. While New York was in the running at one point, they've since signed Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, taking themselves out of the Rodgers hunt.

Another analyst, Michael Robinson, supported Rodgers' retirement, stating that his best fit was in the "couch" where he would enjoy nearly $500 million, among other things.

Steelers Face Draft-Day Dilemma

Rodgers' hesitance to sign may also put the Steelers in a tough spot leading into the draft. Without a verbal from the veteran quarterback, the Steelers might feel they need to take a QB early, just to protect themselves at the position.

Rodgers still holds the cards for the QB option in the Steelers' book, but when that time comes, the team prioritizes another option—well, we can't blame them either.