While the Steelers remain hopeful for a blockbuster move with Aaron Rodgers, behind the scenes Mike Tomlin and the front office explored other veteran options, including a surprising Super Bowl champion.

The Pittsburgh Steelers remain in a protracted pursuit of quarterback Aaron Rodgers. If the 41-year-old four-time NFL Most Valuable Player chooses Pittsburgh over another team or retirement, it is expected to be short-term arrangement.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been stuck in quarterback purgatory for weeks as the team is still without a starting-caliber quarterback. It has seemed as though the team is willing to wait for a decision from the veteran Aaron Rodgers.