Longtime Steelers star Cam Heyward desires no a part of any quarterback drama, and he despatched a message to Aaron Rodgers because the 41-year-old drags out his NFL free company resolution.
Heyward, 35, was requested on his podcast “Not Just Football” if he would go on a darkness retreat with Rodgers to assist recruit him to Pittsburgh.
“I ain’t doing that darkness retreat. I don’t need any of that crap,” stated Heyward, a seven-time Professional Bowler. “Either you want to be a Pittsburgh Steeler or you don’t. That’s simple. That’s the pitch. If you want me to recruit, that’s the recruiting pitch. Pittsburgh Steelers, if you want to be a part of it, so be it. If you don’t, no skin off my back.”
Rodgers has been pursued by the Steelers and Giants however is hoping to signal with the Vikings, in accordance with The Athletic, after Minnesota let Sam Darnold stroll.
Darnold signed a three-year, $100.5 million contract with the Seahawks that’s solely assured for the primary 12 months at $37.5 million, per ProFootballTalk.
The Vikings may flip to J.J. McCarthy, who missed his total rookie season after present process knee surgical procedure.
It’s unclear whether or not the Steelers would re-sign Russell Wilson, whereas they misplaced Justin Fields to the Jets. Wilson has visited with the Browns and Giants.
“I just want to play football,” Heyward stated. “I’m tired of talking about the quarterback situation. I’d rather have it done. I don’t know what ends up happening. I don’t know, man. This is, ugh. I’m ready to move on from free agency.”
Pittsburgh did carry Mason Rudolph again on a two-year, $8 million contract after he left for a one-year stint with the Titans, and Heyward appears to be comfy with Rudolph doubtlessly being the workforce’s starter.
“If we don’t sign a quarterback and we go into the year with Mason, I think we feel good about it.” Heyward stated. “Excited to have him back.”
