Aaron Rodgers seems to have been noticed for the first time since it appeared that the New York Jets are coming to him and end his two -year -old run as the team's quarterback.
The 41-year-old was tagged in an image of Proactive Sports Performance, a fitness program established in California that players from the entire NFL are present in low season.
And another who was there at the same time with the Quarterback was Dshon Elliott of the Pittsburgh Steelers who so far never seemed to be a big fan of Rodgers.
Only last week did he respond to speculation on social media that the Steelers could be interested in a relocation for Rodgers in Free Agency by saying: “Leave his ass behind the pension house.”
And when Elliott was in the Detroit Lions, he accused Rodgers of lack of respect in January 2023 before the Lions de Green Bay Packers in Lambeau Field defeated to put an end to their hope to put the play -offs. It eventually became the last game of Rodgers for the packers, eventually received his profession to New York.
Proactive sports performance shared the image of Rodgers and Elliott who posed together, pointing with Rodgers to Elliott who smiled and gave two thumb up, with the caption: “Who will retire first?”
Aaron Rodgers in a photo with Dshon Elliott on the proactive sports performance in California
Rodgers is looking for a new team after the New York Jets have announced plans to cut him
Although it does not say specifically when the photo is taken, a separate post on the Instagram account of PSP shows that Elliott was already in the facility.
But given that Rodgers has visited PSP several times that extends for many years, it is not impossible that it was taken again.
What is certain, however, is that Rodgers is now at a big moment in his NFL career.
The Super Bowl winner is expected to play, as long as a team with realistic postseason references wants him.
And provided that the image with Elliott is recently, the fact that he is exercising instead of on the beach suggests that it is coming in shape for a new run in 2025.
The Steelers, who made the play -offs before they lose in the first round of Baltimore Ravens, could be one of those teams who are considering Rodgers, despite the earlier comments from Elliott.
Both the Quarterbacks in their selection, Justin Fields and Russell Wilson, have no contract and the organization has a serious decision to take about their signal walker.
Rodgers still has to speak publicly after the jets' decision. He was unable to lead the team to the Play -offs last season and the year before, only played four snaps of his first game against Buffalo Bills before he tore his Achilles and missed the season.
Rodgers leaves New York after two seasons where the team did not make the play -offs
Rodgers, 41, is expected to continue to play as long as the right chance will occur
The jets for their part tributed to Rodgers when they announced their plans to ultimately reduce him as part of the rebuilding of new head coach Aaron Glenn.
Owner Woody Johnson said: 'Personally, Aaron wants to thank for his time at the New York Jets.
'His arrival in 2023 was confronted with unbridled excitement and I will be grateful forever that he chose to go with us to continue his Hall of Fame career. From the first day he embodied everything it meant to be a jet in New York, embraced our fans and immersed himself in our city.
'That is what I will remember the most when I look back on his time here. He will always be welcome, and I only wish him the best in what he chooses afterwards. '
The Steelers are far from the only possible landing site for Rodgers, although other options will inevitably have different appeal.
The browns and the titans, both of whom did not make the play -offs and have high treks later this year, also have vacancies at QB, just like the Las Vegas Raiders.
