Steelers’ DeShon Elliott on Aaron Rodgers talk: ‘Leave his ass at the retirement home’

In line with FOX Sports activities NFL Insider Jay Glazer, the New York Jets are “moving on” from veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers. In the meantime, the Pittsburgh Steelers are thought of the favourite (+200) to signal the 41-year-old signal-caller and future Corridor of Famer.

However take into account DeShon Elliott uninterested, because the Steelers security replied to an Instagram publish linking Rodgers to the Steelers saying to “go away his ass on the retirement house.”

Elliott, who’s coming into the second season of a two-year, $6 million deal, is coming off arguably the perfect season of his six-year profession. He totaled one interception, two compelled fumbles, three fumble recoveries, six passes defended and 108 mixed tackles in 15 regular-season video games. The defensive again spent the primary three seasons of his profession with the Baltimore Ravens (2019-21), adopted by one-year stints with the Detroit Lions (2022) and Miami Dolphins (2023).

As for the participant Elliott needs no a part of, Rodgers is coming off his first full season with the Jets. The four-time NFL MVP and four-time All-Professional totaled 3,897 passing yards, 28 passing touchdowns, 11 interceptions and a 90.5 passer ranking, whereas finishing 63.0% of his passes.

Rodgers or no Rodgers, Pittsburgh has pivotal selections to make at quarterback this offseason. Russell Wilson (12 begins) and Justin Fields (six begins) are scheduled to hit free company, as is beginning operating again Najee Harris.

Who ought to the Steelers decide to at quarterback for 2025?

Ought to the Steelers discover exterior quarterback choices — exterior of Rodgers — Sam Darnold, Jameis Winston, Carson Wentz and Daniel Jones are among the many quarterbacks scheduled to hit the open market who’ve in depth beginning expertise. Pittsburgh additionally has the No. 21 decide within the 2025 NFL Draft (Alabama‘s Jalen Milroe? Texas‘ Quinn Ewers?).

The Steelers are coming off a 10-7 season that ended with a loss to the AFC North-rival Ravens within the wild-card spherical. Pittsburgh hasn’t gained a playoff sport for the reason that 2016 season.

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