Aaron Rodgers Spotted at Kentucky Derby as NFL Future Remains in Limbo

Aaron Rodgers was spotted at the Kentucky Derby this weekend, keeping everyone guessing about whether he’ll be suiting up for the NFL next season or calling it quits. At Churchill Downs, Rodgers was seen enjoying the festivities, and let’s just say, he’s got a pretty solid entourage—former Green Bay Packers teammates like Davante Adams, Randall Cobb, Jimmy Graham, A.J. Hawk, Corey Linsley, and David Bakhtiari were all there too. When football’s got you on the fence, sometimes you just need a good mint julep, right?

Meanwhile, over on NBC, broadcaster Mike Tirico weighed in on the Rodgers drama. He shared that Rodgers’ recent comments about balancing football with his personal life might hint that the end is near. But Tirico still dreams of seeing Rodgers land in Pittsburgh, arguing the Steelers need that unscripted magic play only Rodgers can pull off. He’s not wrong—since Ben Roethlisberger left, the Steelers have been waiting for a quarterback who can make something out of nothing.

But let’s keep it real: as May rolls in, Tirico admits his optimism is fading about Rodgers joining the Steelers. With the Minnesota Vikings looking to J.J. McCarthy for 2025 and the New York Jets moving on, Pittsburgh seems like the only serious option left.

Steelers owner Art Rooney II and coach Mike Tomlin have both openly expressed interest in Rodgers, hoping he might bring some MVP sparkle to their offense. Tomlin said talks with Rodgers have been productive, but he’s not making any promises about when—or if—a decision is coming.

So, for now, Rodgers is living his best Derby life while the NFL world holds its breath. If only choosing between football and retirement were as easy as picking a winning horse.