Potential Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers says he's open to retiring with Green Bay Packers

As the NFL world wonders what's going on with the Steelers and Aaron Rodgers — the four-time MVP may have his mind elsewhere, perhaps on retiring as a Packer.

At last weekend’s Mike Stud concert, the four-time MVP was asked by a spectator during a Q/A if he'd ever retire with his former Green Bay Packers. Rodgers at first disagreed that all players should retire with their former teams — before seemingly acknowledging the possibility of hanging it up in Green Bay:

"I understand the cool thing about it, but if I didn't do it — would that make a difference in how I'm viewed in the Packers’ eyes? When I retire, in four years, I'm going to go into the Packers Hall of Fame, may or may not get my number retired. Whether they do or not is fine," Rodgers explained. "There's a lot of love from me and how I feel about the team. If I do or don't [retire a Packer], I don't think it should make a difference."

In his final thoughts on the matter, Rodgers would ultimately leave the ball in the Packers’ court:

"I'm not sure yet. If [the Packers] approach me about it, I probably would."

His retirement time frame of "four years" is interesting, to say the least — but it's entirely possible he was simply painting a theoretical picture of when he'd call it quits.

Many analysts have agreed that Rodgers' 2025 decision will come down to the Steelers or retirement — and now, we know where he may hang it up after what has been a Hall of Fame-worthy career.

This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Aaron Rodgers discusses retiring as a Packer amid Steelers speculation