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Aaron Rodgers reveals where things stand with Pittsburgh Steelers, Mike Tomlin

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Dec 22, 2013; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin talk during warmups prior to the game at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Aaron Rodgers revealed where things stand with him and the Pittsburgh Steelers. On The Pat McAfee Show, the Super Bowl champion quarterback said he has spoken to Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin multiple times.

“Listen, this entire time I haven’t felt like I owed somebody any decision at some point,” Rodgers said. “… I’ve been upfront with them about that. If you need to move on, call me, by all means. … There’s been no deadline. And yeah, I’ve talked to Mike (Tomlin) many times.”

Rodgers was then asked if he will play for the Steelers if he decided to return to the NFL. “I am trying to be open to everything and not specifically attached to anything when it comes to this decision,” he explained. “I’m not holding anybody hostage – I really want to emphasize that. … I’m just going through a lot in my personal life that has to take precedence at this point. … At the same time, I want to keep the lines of communication open.”

Will Aaron Rodgers be in a Steelers uniform this fall?

Aaron Rodgers met with the Steelers in March, and Tomlin talked about having a deadline for the four-time NFL MVP to sign with the club. “Not to my knowledge,” he said at the time, per Mike DeFabo of The Athletic. “You know, I don’t know that we’ve approached it from a deadline perspective. Certainly, as I mentioned, you’d like to have settled circumstances. But, you know, deadlines don’t often bring that to a head.”

Mike Tomlin was also asked if he had talked to Aaron Rodgers about his timeline for his decision. “I really wanted to spend more of our time just getting to know him better, things that he values as a player and a man, and what he might be looking for with his next stop,” Tomlin said.

The Steelers are looking for a starting QB since Justin Fields and Russell Wilson have signed with the New York Jets and New York Giants, respectively. One reason a deal has not been done as of this writing is that Rodgers said he’s dealing with a lot of personal stuff, which has led to him not rushing to make a decision.