For weeks, the Aaron Rodgers sweepstakes have revolved around just a few NFL teams, including the quarterback's former longtime NFC North rival, the Minnesota Vikings. With the four-time MVP reportedly inching toward a deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers,

Another day, another chance to check in on where things stand with Aaron Rodgers, the most accomplished quarterback still on the market. And Pittsburgh Steelers own

The Pittsburgh Steelers believe Aaron Rodgers is "headed in our direction," even while providing no timeline for the free agent quarterback to make a decision regarding his NFL future. Now Steelers great Ben Roethlisberger has weighed in on the Rodgers sweepstakes,

According to a recent mock draft, Shedeur Sanders could plummet into the bottom of the first round, much like Aaron Rodgers in 2005.

Speaking to The Athletic's Mike Sando, one league executive said they "can’t think of a worse combination" for Rodgers than playing with DK Metcalf, George Pickens and working with offensive coordinator Arthur Smith.

“I think Aaron is secretly still holding out for Minnesota—which is why he hasn’t signed with the Steelers," Roethlisberger said on his podcast, “Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger. Why else would you go throw with DK and working out, and blast it to everybody that ‘I’m throwing to these guys,’ but you won’t sign?”

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur commented Tuesday on the possibility of former Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers signing with the NFC North rival Minnesota Vikings in free agency. Speaking to reporters at the league meetings in Palm Beach, Florida, LaFleur said the following about the idea of Rodgers donning Vikings purple:

Coach Mike Tomlin and GM Omar Khan are waiting, just like the rest of us, to see what the four-time NFL MVP decides.