The wait is finally over. After three months of speculation and drama, Aaron Rodgers has officially joined the Pittsburgh Steelers on a one-year deal, right on time for next week’s minicamp.
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While Rodgers has yet to make a public statement about it, several analysts, including Pat McAfee, believe that the move makes complete sense. After all, the Steelers needed a quarterback, and realistically, Pittsburgh was the only viable landing spot left for Rodgers.
However, not everyone agrees, with Skip Bayless leading the charge of the skeptics. Reacting to the Rodgers-Steelers news on X, he told fans he couldn’t believe “the Pittsburgh bleeping Steelers just signed a washed-up, 41-year-old, finger-pointing, blame-deflecting diva.”
Elaborating further, Skip argued that simply making the playoffs wouldn’t be enough for Rodgers, given the Steelers’ consistent postseason appearances under Mike Tomlin over the last 15 years. Instead, Rodgers would need to deliver a Super Bowl, just like Tom Brady did with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2021, when they blanked the Kansas City Chiefs 31-9.
Skip is skeptical of that kind of success, though. And he cited Rodgers’ playoff performances in the past three seasons with the Packers — a tough stretch that came right after winning four MVPs.
“They’re going to allow Aaron Rodgers to steal from the Steelers? You’ve got to be kidding me. I can’t believe this. He is, as LeBron says, completely washed. He was washed in his last three years in Green Bay,” added Bayless.
Skip’s “washed” remark sparked strong reactions on social media, with fans weighing in on both sides. Some defended Rodgers, while others felt his situation could lead to a late-career resurgence like Brady’s.
It’s funny because five years ago he was considered better than Tom Brady
The greatest football player of all time
— DeFi-G (@DeFi_G_) June 5, 2025
One social media user felt A-Rod looks older than Brady. Questioning his fitness, they wrote, “I agree, he looks 20 years older than Tom Brady.”
Meanwhile, this fan called Bayless a washed-up analyst for his take.
Coming from a washed up Skip is even more unbelievable
— ME (@ellismat04) June 5, 2025
Another fan cited Rodgers’ stats from the previous season to argue that the QB can still lead the Steelers’ revival.
Aaron Rodgers stats in his last season had a passer rating of 90.5 with 3,897 yards, 28 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in 17 games in his last season. Coming off a torn achilles btw
— NextGenData (@iKnowBall____) June 5, 2025
This user said Rodgers is better than Dak Prescott, whose Dallas Cowboys remain Skip’s favorite NFL team.
and still better than your boy DAK
— Mark James (@KushlifeDFS) June 5, 2025
It appears that fans aren’t ready to write off Rodgers just yet. They want to give him the benefit of the doubt, considering his past success with the Packers.
Despite winning four MVPs, the NFL’s oldest QB this season has only one Super Bowl in his resume, which came 14 years ago. If A-Rod can help the Steelers win another title against all odds, it could put him on par with Brady’s legendary career (in terms of stats). It will also allow him to finish on a high note.
