The New York Jets can now officially circle one game on their 2025 NFL schedule. It was assumed by most across the league that former Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, 41, was going to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The 41-year-old quarterback is reportedly signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport. On Thursday, June 5, Rapoport said, "Aaron Rodgers plans to sign with the #Steelers, per The Insiders," in a post on X, adding that the quarterback will sign a one-year deal with Pittsburgh.

Now that the domino the NFL was waiting for has fallen, how did everyone involved, both up close and from afar, make out?

For Rodgers, the fun will start in Week 1 when the Steelers hit the road to face the Jets in their season opener. The Jets had a chance to bring Rodgers back for a third season in

New York Jets social media erupted after the Aaron Rodgers Pittsburgh Steelers signing announcement news arrived.

When it comes to generating headlines and holding fans' attention, the NFL continues to reign supreme. Both the NBA Finals and the Stanley Cup Final have arrived, yet the National Football League is managing to draw interest with organized team activities (OTAs).

The New York Jets cut Aaron Rodgers and C.J. Mosley earlier this offseason, and the money saved from those moves has finally hit the Jets' bank account.