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Aaron Rodgers Shines in Steelers Minicamp as Coaching Fit Is Questioned

Medical data suggests Rodgers may peak in his second season after Achilles surgery, fueling optimism about his performance in Pittsburgh.

Aaron Rodgers #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in action during Minicamp at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on June 10, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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 The Steelers have built a strong roster and are counting on Rodgers to play like the star he’s been for most of his career.
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Overview

  • Rodgers signed a one-year, $13.65 million deal on June 7 with $10 million guaranteed and will wear jersey No. 8 for the Steelers
  • He impressed during mandatory minicamp, earning praise from quarterback coach Tom Arth and offensive coordinator Arthur Smith for his accuracy and field vision
  • Sports medicine analyst Dr. Deepak Chona highlighted that players often see better production in the second year after Achilles recovery, bolstering confidence in Rodgers’s health
  • Rodgers and wide receiver DK Metcalf have planned offseason throwing sessions and film study in California to develop on-field chemistry
  • Former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and league analysts have speculated that this could be Rodgers’s final season and flagged potential questions over play-calling autonomy under Arthur Smith