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Punxsutawney Aaron saw his shadow and the world will have to wait even longer to learn if he will return for a 22nd NFL season.Legendary quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Wednesday on “The Pat McAfee Show” there is no decision on his future yet while he decides between possibly returning for a 22nd season or retiring.The Steelers and new coach Mike McCarthy have made it known they would welcome him back for a second season with the franchise, but Rodgers is once again taking his time when it comes to deciding how he will proceed with NFL free agency set to begin March 11.Rodgers notably did not mention retirement, though, when the topic was introduced, instead diving more into the latest updates with Pittsburgh.“There’s no contract offer or anything, so there’s nothing that I’m having to debate between.I’m a free agent.
I’m enjoying my time with my wife and enjoying this part of the offseason,” Rodgers said on McAfee’s show Wednesday afternoon.“I think there’s conversations to be had down the line, but right now there hasn’t been any progressive conversations.“There hasn’t been any deadline set on me, there hasn’t been any contract floated in front of me.
… Interested in what the conversations will be, but there hasn’t been any progression when it comes to that.”Rodgers’ future has once again been a top offseason storyline, especially since the 42-year-old previously said the 2025 campaign might be his last.However, he then enjoyed a solid season and later indicated that the door would be open for him to return, perhaps once again with the Steelers.Pittsburgh underwent a massive change this offseason in splitting with longtime coach Mike Tomlin for McCarthy, who coached Rogers in Green Bay from 2006-18.Rodgers spoke highly of McCarthy during Wednesday’s show.“I loved my time with Mike over the years,” Rodgers said Wednesday.“Deep down there’s so much love for Mike and appreciation for the years we spent together.”M...