NFL analyst says Aaron Rodgers should delay Steelers deal until after schedule release

The Aaron Rodgers waiting game appears to have an end in sight. But, if you asked Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio, the four-time MVP should delay the signing even longer — to help the Steelers receive the best 2025 schedule possible.

According to Florio, if Rodgers announces his signing with the Steelers before May 14th, the day of the NFL schedule release, it could mean additional prime-time games, such as more Thursday Night to Sunday Night nightmare scenarios.

He added the schedule makers would be forced to predict whether or not Rodgers signs with the Steelers — or if the team moves forward with Mason Rudolph as the 2025 starter. The longtime NFL analyst compared the situation to the Jets' 2024 schedule — one that had a plethora of prime-time games and resulted in a paltry 5-12 record.

Florio then concluded his argument in the best way possible — connecting it to the reported Steelers deadline of OTAs:

"The point for now is simple. Rodgers has yet to sign. With OTAs not starting until May 27 and with the schedule coming on May 14, why not wait two more weeks?"

Should Rodgers continue to keep everyone in the dark until after the NFL schedule is revealed? It may mean less prime-time games for fans to watch, but it will ultimately mean less Thursday Night Football headaches for the Steelers.

This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Florio: Rodgers waiting game may help Steelers avoid prime-time games