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Brooke Pryor
PITTSBURGH – With a win-or-go-home regular-season finale against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers isn’t focused on his future beyond Week 18.
While he said Wednesday that he hasn’t «thought about» a return to Pittsburgh next season after his one-year deal expires, Rodgers did acknowledge the reality he’ll face when the season comes to a close.
«I’m thinking about this week, but obviously I’m 42 years old and I’m on a one-year deal,» he said. «So you know what the situation is. Whenever the season ends, I’ll be a free agent. So that’ll give me a lot of options if I still want to play. I mean, not a lot of options, but there’ll be options, I would think, maybe one or two if I decide I still want to play.
DK Metcalf against Cleveland in Week 17. Rodgers completed just 53.8% of his attempts and threw for 168 yards. Rodgers has completed 55% or fewer attempts three other times this season and rebounded with improved performances each time.
«I don’t have a lot of stinkers back-to-back over the years,» Rodgers said. «So it’s the same mindset every week, same approach. Just expect greatness. And when it doesn’t happen, you don’t shift up the plan. You just keep on going and trust the process.»
