Bradshaw Blasts Rodgers-to-Steelers Rumors as a Joke, Defends Pickett

Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw didn’t mince words when asked about the buzz surrounding Aaron Rodgers potentially signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers. In a fiery radio interview on Arkansas’ 103.7 The Buzz, Bradshaw dismissed the idea as laughable, questioning the logic of a short-term stint for the aging star. “That’s a joke,” he quipped, suggesting Rodgers should “stay in California” and “chew on bark” instead of chasing a Steelers contract.

Rodgers, fresh off a podcast appearance over Memorial Day weekend, teased the possibility of joining Pittsburgh, hinting that personal matters were nearly resolved before he’d commit to any team. The Steelers seem to be the frontrunner, with speculation mounting that a deal could be imminent. Yet Bradshaw, a Steelers legend, isn’t sold. He recounted meeting Rodgers and feeling a chill, joking, “You get into his presence, and you feel like it’s gonna start snowing.”

Bradshaw’s skepticism runs deeper than personal vibes. He passionately defended former Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett, drafted in 2022 but now with the Cleveland Browns after a brief stint backing up Jalen Hurts in Philadelphia. Bradshaw argued the Steelers failed Pickett, not the other way around. “They didn’t protect him,” he said, pointing to a weak offensive line and lack of reliable weapons. “They wanted to run the ball but had no line to do it. Pickett wasn’t the failure—the Steelers were.”

Meanwhile, Rodgers stirred the pot further on the YNK Podcast, playfully dodging questions about joining the Chicago Bears but hinting at a team that might face them on the road. “I love Chicago,” he said with a smirk, “way more than they love me.” As the Rodgers-to-Steelers rumor mill churns, Bradshaw’s blunt critique highlights the high stakes and higher emotions in Pittsburgh’s quarterback saga.