"Nobody wants him": Former Cowboys star slams Aaron Rodgers as Steelers saga spirals into uncertainty with no clear end in sight

While the Dallas Cowboys typically command the spotlight during the NFL offseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers have surprisingly taken center stage in 2025 — and not for the reasons fans would hope.

The buzz surrounding the franchise isn’t about a blockbuster trade or a standout draft pick. Instead, all eyes are on an aging quarterback who hasn’t even worn the Steelers jersey yet: Aaron Rodgers.

Aaron Rodgers called out by former NFL lineman as Steelers fans demand clarity on stalled QB situation

Aaron Rodgers, a future Hall of Famer and one of the most polarizing figures in football, remains unsigned as Organized Team Activities (OTAs) roll on. With minicamp looming, there’s still no clear sign that the veteran quarterback is ready to commit to Pittsburgh — or any team, for that matter.

What initially seemed like a potential bold move to elevate the Steelers' offense has become a drawn-out waiting game that’s testing the patience of fans and analysts alike.NFL insider Ross Tucker, a former Dallas Cowboys lineman, didn’t hold back during a recent appearance on The Rich Eisen Show. His blunt assessment of the situation struck a chord: "Nobody wants him. Nobody wants him," Tucker declared, as cited by SteelersDepot.com.

He went on to explain why the Pittsburgh fan base is increasingly disillusioned: "The way they look at it is, he's not that good anymore, we're still not gonna beat the Bills or the Chiefs or the Ravens or [insert team here] in the playoffs.

So what's the point? To maybe win 9 or 10 games again and maybe have a first-round exit again? Steelers fans are losing their patience with that."

And he’s not wrong.The Steelers have long been defined by their gritty identity, smart roster decisions, and a no-nonsense approach to building contenders.

But signing Rodgers at this stage in his career could compromise all of that. While the idea of adding a marquee name under center might look appealing on the surface, the reality is far more complicated. Rodgers, now in the twilight of his career, would likely command a massive salary, and his recent injury history and off-field antics only add to the risk.Fans aren’t just wary of Rodgers’ declining performance — they’re concerned about stagnation.

Pittsburgh hasn’t been able to seriously contend in the AFC playoffs in recent years, and mortgaging the future for a short-term gamble isn’t sitting well with the diehards.As minicamp nears and Rodgers continues to stay silent, the Steelers are stuck in limbo — and the longer the silence stretches, the clearer it becomes that maybe, just maybe, the answer they’ve been waiting for isn’t worth the wait.Also Read: “Die for playing with my son”: Offset threatens violence after Stefon Diggs debuts matching braids with Cardi B’s son