The Pittsburgh Steelers confirmed the signing of four‑time MVP Aaron Rodgers—a 41‑year‑old quarterback with a long legacy and recent struggles. As minicamp opens, the spotlight isn’t split between offensive line adjustments or scheme overhauls—it’s on Rodgers himself.

Standing in front of a sea of cameras more suited for the week ahead of a conference championship game rather than what Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin calls “football-lite” in June, the 41-year-old Rodgers made a compelling case that the coda he is trying to author in Pittsburgh is about something deeper.