Why Steelers' QB target Aaron Rodgers is being linked to the Cardinals

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The assumption all along has been that if Aaron Rodgers doesn't retire, he'll play for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2026.

Lately, there've been rumors -- more like speculation -- linking him to the Arizona Cardinals.

That would be a major twist in the tale, for sure.

If Rodgers ended up in Arizona, it would really hurt Pittsburgh's QB situation for the season ahead.

For now, though, no such decisions have been made.

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What's going on with Aaron Rodgers and the Cardinals?

The reality is that there hasn't been any real reporting on this, just speculation.

"In recent days, some in the media have connected dots that had been hiding in plain sight for weeks," . "Even after drafting quarterback , the Cardinals don’t have an obvious answer at the position... Regardless, nearly two months into free agency, there’s been no indication that the Cardinals are eyeing Rodgers or that Rodgers is eyeing the Cardinals. Could it still happen? Sure. Would it make sense at one level? Absolutely. At another level, it would make no sense."