{"id":693335,"date":"2026-01-21T09:00:32","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T09:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/693335\/"},"modified":"2026-01-21T09:00:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T09:00:32","slug":"nfl-rumors-steelers-insider-suggests-texans-as-possible-aaron-rodgers-destination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/693335\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL rumors: Steelers insider suggests Texans as possible Aaron Rodgers destination"},"content":{"rendered":"

NFL rumors: Steelers insider suggests Texans as possible Aaron Rodgers destination<\/a> appeared first on ClutchPoints<\/a>. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers<\/a>, heading into 2026. Rodgers finished his one season with the Pittsburgh Steelers<\/a> in 2025 leading the team to the playoffs. While Rodgers might return to Pittsburgh for next season, a team insider thinks another NFL franchise might sign him.<\/p>\n

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Steelers beat writer Mike DeFabo thinks that the Houston Texans<\/a> could be a good destination<\/a> for Rodgers.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn Houston, Rodgers would have a much more complete defense providing a stable floor. That unit carried C.J. Stroud at times this year \u2014 and the third-year quarterback let them down in the playoffs,\u201d DeFabo wrote for The Athletic. \u201cSigning Rodgers would put the franchise in a precarious position with Stroud, who has shown flashes but hasn\u2019t built on his early-career momentum. But if the Texans feel like they have the defense to win it all and want a more veteran passer to make a run right now, maybe they\u2019d be intrigued.\u201d<\/p>\n

Houston defeated Pittsburgh in the AFC Wild Card round. The Texans whipped the Steelers 30-6, which could have been Rodgers\u2019 final NFL game. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin stepped down from the job<\/a> after the loss.<\/p>\n

Criticism mounted about the Texans\u2019 current starting quarterback, C.J. Stroud, after Stroud struggled in the team\u2019s playoff loss to the New England Patriots.<\/p>\n

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The Steelers could still bring back Aaron Rodgers\"Michael<\/p>\n

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Rodgers admitted before the 2025 season that playing for Tomlin was a huge reason why he chose to sign with Pittsburgh. He had played for two seasons with the New York Jets, before heading to the Steel City.<\/p>\n

Rodgers and the Steelers won 10 games together, and also took the AFC North division in 2025. There was hope that Pittsburgh could finally make another run to a championship. It clearly didn\u2019t work out, as the Steelers fell apart in their playoff game.<\/p>\n

While many estimate Rodgers won\u2019t come back<\/a> to Pittsburgh, Steelers president Art Rooney II has left the door open<\/a> in recent remarks.<\/p>\n

Related: NFL Divisional Round Winners and Losers: Seahawks dominate, Bears run out of miracles<\/a><\/p>\n

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