Mike McCarthy addresses Aaron Rodgers future as Steelers prepare for every outcome

The Pittsburgh Steelers are still waiting for clarity on Aaron Rodgers, and now head coach Mike McCarthy has finally shared where things stand. Speaking about Rodgers’ future, McCarthy made it clear there is no final answer yet. He did not promise a reunion. He also did not suggest the door is closed. Instead, he explained that the team is preparing for both outcomes. “I think it is like all your experiences in life, they are assets,” McCarthy said. “We will see what the future holds, but we are definitely preparing for both scenarios.”

That response shows the Steelers are still in wait-and-see mode. Rodgers has not publicly confirmed whether he plans to continue playing. McCarthy added that the quarterback is simply going through his normal offseason routine. Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that an answer could come around the NFL Scouting Combine. At the same time, CBS Sports reporter Aditi Kinkhabwala said on 93.7 The Fan that many people close to Rodgers believe the chances of him returning are “minuscule.” With mixed signals coming from different directions, Pittsburgh’s plan right now is simple: stay ready.

Mike McCarthy says offense will adjust whether Aaron Rodgers returns or not

While the future remains uncertain, Mike McCarthy is building flexibility into the offense. He explained that the coaching staff is creating a system that can work for a veteran like Rodgers or for a younger quarterback.

Rodgers, who threw for 3,897 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions last season with the New York Jets, has shown he can still produce. But McCarthy understands that planning around one name would be risky.



“When you put together a playbook, the part about building an offensive system to make the quarterback successful, that will never change,” McCarthy said. “I am not naive to the fact that we could be playing with a first-year starter as opposed to a 20-plus-year starter.”

He even shared a real example from a recent meeting. “We had one this morning on a play-action play, and I said, if Aaron is here, we will run it this way. If it is Will and the young guys, we will run it another way. Those are the kind of conversations you have, and it is all about having a plan.”

The message from McCarthy is steady and calm. The Steelers will move forward with Rodgers if he returns. If not, they will adjust. Either way, they do not want to be caught off guard.





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