Pittsburgh Steelers' Michael Pittman Jr. Confirms Aaron Rodgers Will Return To Play
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr., who joined the team in free agency, has publicly confirmed that Aaron Rodgers will return to play football as long as he can. Speaking before his first season with the AFC North title-winning franchise began last year and continuing through subsequent offseasons including this one where they made their stamp on starting quarterback decisions for 2017 onward Pittman stated clearly without hesitation regarding future plans involving both players together in Green Bay or Pittsburgh depending upon health status by end of contract period...
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1Michael Pittman Jr., traded by his former team in 2018 for Aaron Rodgers' services as their starting wide receiver.
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2Pittman has not spoken to or played with Aaron Rodgers since joining the Pittsburgh Steelers last season, despite rumors of a reunion between them.
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Michael Pittman admitted that he has not spoken with Aaron Rodgers since joining Pittsburgh.
— [Mar 23, 18:07] Michael Pittman Jr.: I haven't spoken to Aaron Rodgers (Nbcsports)Pittman expressed the belief that Aaron Rodgers wants to play football as long physically possible in his future career with Steelers management and himself.
— [Mar 23, 18:07] WR Michael Pittman Jr. Expects Aaron Rodgers to Play Football 'as Long as He Can' (Profootballnetwork)Pittman stated that he will make the most of whoever is playing quarterback for Pittsburgh this fall.
— [Mar 23, 18:07] Michael Pittman Jr.: I haven't spoken to Aaron Rodgers but think he wants to play (Nbcsports)Michael Pittman recently joined the Pittsburgh Steelers and admitted he has not spoken yet because Aaron Rodgers prefers space to recharge before their potential 2026 reunion. While both players are expected on the field if they play together, this arrangement aims to bolster a new offensive era for Mike McCarthy's team following head coach Tomlin's departure from Pittman will improve the Steelers' offense in a significant way
The Pittsburgh Steelers traded for Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr., who signed to the team on three years and $59 million, after discussing his expanded offensive role under new head coach Mike McCarthy with Kay Adams of Up & Adams Show where he mentioned Aaron Rodgers as a potential quarterback.