Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is unfazed by any doubts surrounding his abilities as he approaches his 21st NFL season. In a recent appearance on the Pat McAfee Show, which was broadcasted live from Steelers training camp in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, Rodgers addressed concerns raised about his performance. McAfee brought up that Rodgers' first training camp pass was intercepted by linebacker Patrick Queen and remarked on the sentiment among some observers that Rodgers may have lost his edge. Rodgers responded with a casual acknowledgment of the commentary, indicating he remains unconcerned by external opinions.

After 18 seasons with the Green Bay Packers and two additional years with the New York Jets, Rodgers is looking forward to a fresh start with the Steelers. Last season, he returned to the field after recovering from a torn Achilles suffered during the first quarter of the opening game against the Buffalo Bills, which limited his participation in the 2023 season. For the 2024 season, Rodgers completed 63.0 percent of his passes, amassing 3,897 yards along with 28 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. According to Pro Football Reference, he ranked 20th in quarterback rating and 28th in QBR among 36 qualified quarterbacks, reflecting a challenging season amidst his record.

Despite not having the best year last season, Rodgers is eager to embrace new challenges in Pittsburgh. He will be working with talented offensive weapons, including the newly acquired wide receiver D.K. Metcalf, who is expected to be a key target. Additionally, the Steelers secured Pro Bowl tight end Jonnu Smith from the Miami Dolphins via trade, forming a formidable tight end duo alongside Pat Freiermuth. While it is anticipated that Rodgers may see limited action during the preseason, fans will likely get their first opportunity to see him in a Steelers uniform on September 7, when Pittsburgh opens the regular season against the Jets.