Aaron Rodgers Shuts Down Saints, Eyes Steelers in NFL Free Agency Drama

As the NFL offseason heats up, Aaron Rodgers remains a hot topic, with the veteran quarterback still undecided about his future for the 2025 season. After two years with the New York Jets, Rodgers is weighing whether to join a new team or hang up his cleats for good. However, he made one thing crystal clear during a recent live episode of the YNK Podcast in Texas: the New Orleans Saints are not on his radar.

When a fan asked if he’d consider playing for the Saints, Rodgers didn’t mince words. "No," he said flatly. "I’m too old. I don’t want to live in Louisiana. Sorry." The Saints, grappling with their own quarterback quandary after Derek Carr’s retirement due to a shoulder injury, are now looking at younger options like Tyler Shough or Spencer Rattler. Rodgers’ blunt dismissal suggests he’s not interested in stepping into that uncertainty.

Meanwhile, speculation swirls around the Pittsburgh Steelers as a likely destination. Rodgers dropped a tantalizing hint during the same podcast when asked about the Chicago Bears. "No, but I believe there’s a team that might play in Chicago this year on a road trip," he teased, referencing the Steelers’ scheduled game in Chicago on November 23. His playful jab at the Bears’ fanbase—"I love Chicago, way more than they love me"—only fueled the buzz about a potential Pittsburgh move, though no deal has been finalized.

Rodgers’ indecision keeps the NFL world on edge, but his sharp wit and candid takes remind us why he’s as much a personality as a player. Wherever he lands, one thing’s certain: it won’t be New Orleans.