LaVar Arrington casts doubt on Pittsburgh Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers' move as risky

If there’s one thing NFL fans can always count on, it’s that LaVar Arrington won’t hold back. And when news broke that the Pittsburgh Steelers had signed Aaron Rodgers, the former Pro Bowl linebacker didn’t mince words.

While some fans saw visions of Lombardi Trophies dancing in their heads, Arrington saw something else. Well, according to him, it was pretty much a marketing move dressed up like a football decision. “I feel bad… more about his name than it is about his game today...looking at it with a critical eye, I just don’t understand how you think this can work,” Arrington said on the show 2 Pros and a Cup of Joe.

Aaron Rodgers could be the new legacy or liability?

The video was released on Fox Sports Radio’s YouTube channel on 26th June 2025

As the NFL braces for the 2025 season, Rodgers-to-Steelers is already shaping up to be one of the league’s most polarizing storylines.

And Arrington might be voicing the concern that many are afraid to say out loud.It’s hard to argue with Aaron Rodgers’ resume. Four NFL MVPs. A Super Bowl ring. A reputation as one of the most accurate and creative quarterbacks to ever play the game. Rodgers is heading into the 2025 season at 41 years old, turning 42 in December. His stint with the Jets in 2023 was infamously brief. He is just four snaps before tearing his Achilles tendon.

He returned in 2024 and had a decent year by most standards: 3,897 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. But after a full season and an early playoff exit, the Jets moved on, releasing him in March 2025.To Arrington, the Steelers’ decision to scoop him up was more of a headline-grabber than a game-changer. “I just don’t see how it can work,” he said, pointing to Rodgers’ age, recent injury history, and the physical demands of an AFC North schedule.

Pittsburgh Steelers’ gamble in a “win-now” window

With defensive studs like T.J. Watt and Minkah Fitzpatrick in their prime, the team is clearly eyeing a Super Bowl push before the window closes. That makes the addition of Rodgers, who signed a one-year, $13.6 million deal with incentives that could push it to $19.5 million, both thrilling and terrifying.The team’s QB depth chart includes Mason Rudolph, re-signed in 2025, and rookie Will Howard, a sixth-round draft pick.

And skepticism isn’t limited to Arrington. ESPN’s Ryan Clark compared the Rodgers gamble to a Disney villain arc, calling it a move that could cause “a wasted season.” Clark warned of the clash in personalities, especially in the passing game.But not everyone is throwing shade. James Jones, a Rodgers supporter, believes he instantly makes Pittsburgh playoff-worthy. Robert Griffin III chimed in, saying the move will “work out better than people think.” As for Rodgers, he’s not shying away from the stakes. He confirmed this will “pretty sure” be his final NFL season, calling the move a search for “soul satisfaction.” So here we are, Rodgers, Metcalf, Tomlin, and a city that lives and breathes in black and gold. But will it all mesh in time to make a run? Also Read: Gerry Philbin, ex-DE for New York Jets and Super Bowl III Champion passes away at the age of 83 due to dementia | NFL News - Times of India