Art Rooney II appeared on NFL Network for an interview and explained the latest on the Steelers' situation with Aaron Rodgers, including the decision to apply the unrestricted free agent tender on him.
"We alerted Aaron and his representative that we were going to do it, and so not a real big deal," Rooney said. "Just something that in the unlikely event he goes somewhere else, we are eligible for a comp pick."
As far as when the Steelers expect a decision from Rodgers ...
"Even though I thought it probably would have been concluded by now," Rooney said, "I think we will come to a conclusion here in the next few weeks."
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Rooney speaks on Rodgers, tender decision
Art Rooney II appeared on NFL Network for an interview and explained the latest on the Steelers' situation with Aaron Rodgers, including the decision to apply the unrestricted free agent tender on him.
"We alerted Aaron and his representative that we were going to do it, and so not a real big deal," Rooney said. "Just something that in the unlikely event he goes somewhere else, we are eligible for a comp pick."
As far as when the Steelers expect a decision from Rodgers ...
"Even though I thought it probably would have been concluded by now," Rooney said, "I think we will come to a conclusion here in the next few weeks."
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