Is PIT acting out of 'desperation' with Rodgers?
Mike Florio and Michael Holley discuss the Pittsburgh Steelers' ongoing changes at signal caller as Aaron Rodgers will be the team's fifth different Week 1 starting QB in the last five years.
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Aaron Rodgers officially signs one-year contract with Steelers worth over $13 million: report
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Aaron Rodgers signs reported 1-year, $13.65 million contract with Steelers, will wear No. 8 in Pittsburgh
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