NFL free agency is all about strategy, patience, and big decisions—but at some point, all the waiting gets real old. Teams are trying to lock in their rosters, fans are desperate for answers, and yet, one guy is holding everything up. That guy? Aaron Rodgers. And let’s just say, people—especially the Pittsburgh Steelers—are running out of patience.

Rodgers, after his release (kicked out) from the New York Jets, is still stuck in decision mode. Will he join the Steelers? The Giants? The Vikings? Or will he just call it quits? Nobody knows, and Steelers defensive captain Cam Heyward is over it. On his Not Just Football podcast, Heyward kept it real, saying, “I’m tired of talking about the quarterback situation. I’d rather have it done.” In other words, Rodgers needs to make up his mind—fast.

Heyward also made it crystal clear that he’s not about to beg Rodgers to come to Pittsburgh. When asked if he’d consider one of Rodgers’ famous retreats—like the time he sat in total darkness for days—Heyward shut it down immediately. “I ain’t doing that darkness retreat, I don’t need any of that crap,” he said. And as for a fancy recruitment pitch? Forget it. “Either you want to be a Pittsburgh Steeler or you don’t, it’s that simple. That’s the pitch.”

But here’s the problem—just being a Steeler might not be enough to sway Rodgers. NFL analyst Joe Starkey pointed out that Pittsburgh doesn’t have the same pull it did a decade ago. “People look at the Pittsburgh Steelers, like players, and they might say to themselves . . . they haven’t come close to winning a playoff game in almost a whole decade,” he said. Heyward agreed. And honestly? He’s got a point. The offense has been called outdated, and even their defense—usually their strong suit—was accused of straight-up quitting mid-playoff game.

Meanwhile, Rodgers’ journey to this moment has been a mess. After 18 seasons with the Packers, he moved to the Jets, only to tear his Achilles in the very first game of 2023. He sat out the rest of the season, came back in 2024, and still couldn’t turn things around as the Jets finished a brutal 5-12. That led to his release, and now, here we are—waiting on another classic Rodgers’ decision.

The Steelers seem like a solid fit, especially since their quarterback situation is chaos right now. Russell Wilson’s future is unclear, and Rodgers could step in as a veteran leader. But the Giants are also lurking, desperate for a QB after a miserable 3-14 season. They’ve looked at guys like Jameis Winston and Russell Wilson, but Rodgers is their top pick—if he ever decides.

Then there’s the Vikings, the wild card in all this. Some reports say Rodgers actually wants to sign with them, but they haven’t made a move yet. That’s sparked rumors that his free agency decision might drag on past the NFL Draft. And in the meantime? Teams are stuck, players are frustrated, and guys like Heyward are just waiting for Rodgers to finally pick a side. The clock is ticking—but with Rodgers, who knows when the buzzer will actually go off?

Steelers fans sound off on Aaron Rodgers: ‘Washed, diva, or worth the wait?’

Aaron Rodgers’ free agency drama isn’t just annoying players like Cam Heyward—it’s got Steelers fans going off. Some are all in on the idea of Rodgers in Pittsburgh, while others? Not so much. With every new rumor, the fanbase gets more divided, and let’s just say, people have thoughts.

Some fans are completely unbothered, saying this is just typical Rodgers. “Rodgers gonna be Rodgers. He isn’t gonna bow to anyone’s rules,” one fan shrugged. Others are doubling down on the idea of the “Steeler way” and think the team shouldn’t bend for anyone, even a future Hall of Famer. But then there’s the loudest group—the ones who think Rodgers is bringing way too much extra. “Rodgers is such a diva,” one fan said, while another kept it short and sweet: “Rodgers so washed.”

And honestly, they’ve got a point. Rodgers’ last two seasons have been rough. He played only four snaps for the Jets before tearing his Achilles, and when he came back in 2024, things didn’t get much better. Now, some Steelers fans are worried he’s more of a liability than an asset. “He’s gonna screw it up for his whole team,” one fan warned. Others just want the team to stop wasting time.

Still, even fans who like the idea of Rodgers seem to respect Heyward for keeping it real. One fan called his honesty “refreshing,” while another said, “Seems like Heyward is speaking for all of Pittsburgh with these comments.” Whether they want Rodgers or not, Steelers Nation can agree on one thing—Heyward’s not afraid to say what’s on his mind.

But at the end of the day, as one fan pointed out, “Unfortunately, he can’t influence this.” No matter how many people side with Heyward, the decision is all on Rodgers. And if there’s one thing we know about Rodgers, it’s that he’s gonna take his sweet time. So, while Pittsburgh waits (and debates), the saga continues.