It would have been the perfect Pittsburgh introduction for Aaron Rodgers. And it would have made perfect sense. Rodgers, who makes weekly in-season appearances on Pat McAfee's show, could have shown up at McAfee's live event in Pittsburgh on Wednesday night and announced to Steelers fans and the rest of the world that Rodgers is signing with the Steelers.

Pat McAfee promised big surprises during his special show Wednesday night. Technically, that was true, but the surprises were various recording artists and cash giveaways. There were appearances by Jelly Roll,

Aaron Rodgers didn't appear at Pat McAfee's show in Pittsburgh to announce a Steelers signing. That may not be great news for J.J. McCarthy.

According to ESPN, QB Jalen Milroe will likely be the Pittsburgh Steelers' round three selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.

This is not at all the situation we expected the Steelers to be in at the end of the season. Pittsburgh had Justin Fields and Russell Wilson both sitting as free agents and the team seemed completely disinterested in re-signing either one.

Anyone hoping that Aaron Rodgers might break his silence and make an announcement about his 2025 plans on Wednesday night was disappointed, so the wait to find out if he'll be the Steelers quarterback will roll on.

Pat McAfee promises big surprises during his special show from Pittsburgh on Wednesday night. Could that surprise be none other than Aaron Rodgers? McAfee has not announced Rodgers for the show and noted on former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's podcast that the former Green Bay Packers quarterback is "not on the docket.

AHT was a colossal success for the city of Pittsburgh and Pat McAfee—no thanks to Aaron Rodgers, who failed to appear at the show.

Pat McAfee promised surprises at Big Night AHT—and delivered, with Ben Roethlisberger making a special appearance in the Steel City.