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A surprising but electric chapter has opened in Pittsburgh as veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers officially practiced in a Steelers uniform for the first time.
The moment, which fans across the league never imagined seeing, brought a surreal energy to the Steel City.
For a franchise long rooted in tradition, the image of Rodgers suiting up in black and gold felt like the beginning of something significant.
Rodgers, now entering his 21st NFL season, is with his third team after a storied 18-year career with the Green Bay Packers and a short-lived stint with the New York Jets.
During his tenure in Green Bay, he earned four MVP awards and won his only Super Bowl title in a 31-25 victory over none other than the Steelers back in Super Bowl XLV.
Since signing his one-year, $13.65 million contract with Pittsburgh, Rodgers had yet to hit the practice field.
Despite not throwing a pass before this week, the buzz around his arrival was already building.
That buzz only intensified following reports of his new luxury home in Pittsburgh and the public confirmation of his marriage, revealed by the wedding ring he wore while signing his deal.
A familiar number, a fresh start
Rodgers took the field wearing No. 8, the same number he wore during his brief time in New York.
While it wasn’t exactly a lucky charm there, as he famously tore his Achilles on the first drive of his Jets debut, it does carry sentimental value.
He wore No. 8 during his college days at Cal, where he laid the foundation for his NFL future. No. 12, of course, is off-limits in Pittsburgh, as it was long ago retired in honor of Steelers legend Terry Bradshaw.
Pittsburgh fans are cautiously optimistic, recognizing that while Rodgers struggled in New York, his collegiate success in that same jersey number offers a glimmer of hope.
The Steelers are banking on the idea that the veteran still has enough left in the tank to elevate an offense in need of leadership and poise.
Rodgers‘ NFL career numbers speak for themselves: 62,952 passing yards, 503 touchdowns, and just 112 interceptions. Even if he never throws another touchdown pass, his legacy is already secure.
This may very well be the final chapter of Rodgers‘ career. Whether it ends in a playoff run or simply serves as a mentorship moment for the next generation of Steelers quarterbacks, the buzz is real.
The Rodgers era in Pittsburgh has officially begun and it promises to be one of the most fascinating stories of the NFL season.
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