The Pittsburgh Steelers nearly had a massive threat in their pursuit of Aaron Rodgers. Before Rodgers ended up inking a deal with the Steelers, and it was certain Matthew Stafford was heading back to the Los Angeles Rams, they considered going after Rodgers.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a new quarterback in Aaron Rodgers, but he wasn't their preferred choice. The team reportedly prioritized trading for Matthew Stafford or re-signing Justin Fields before Rodgers,

Aaron Rodgers was seriously considered as a backup plan for the Los Angeles Rams had Matthew Stafford moved on. Head coach Sean McVay recently confirmed the team's interest, shedding new light on Rodgers' decision-making process before ultimately signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers.