Aaron Rodgers linked with move to AFC team and Super Bowl-winning head coach amid Steelers holdout

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A shock landing spot has emerged for Aaron Rodgers.The four-time NFL MVP, regarded as one of the best quarterbacks in history, has not yet confirmed if he will return for his 22nd season.Rodgers is once again keeping the Steelers waitingGettyShould he stave off retirement for one more year, the assumption has long been that Rodgers would return to the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he played in 2025.But now, there’s talk of the Denver Broncos possibly bringing in the 42-year-old veteran instead.Aaron Rodgers linked with shock Broncos moveProFootballTalk’s Mike Florio reports that the motivation comes from the possibility that starter Bo Nix won’t be fully healthy when Week 1 rolls around.The Broncos star went down with a broken ankle in the Divisional Round playoff game against the Buffalo Bills back in January, and has been rehabbing in the months since.Without him, Denver lost the AFC Championship Game a week later against the New England Patriots.Beyond the question of Nix’s status for the season opener, there is also suggestion that Rodgers could give the Broncos a better shot at the Super Bowl in 2026.Sean Payton has previous experience lifting the Lombardi Trophy, as does Rodgers.Denver did good work in 2025, but Florio suggests that the team ‘may be tempted to roll the dice on a possible one-year upgrade’ on Nix.“If he thinks Rodgers gives them a better chance to win the Super Bowl than Nix, why wouldn’t Payton at least ponder the possibility?” he questioned.Florio went on to suggest that while it’s still very early, speculation that the veteran could land with the Broncos was ‘not an April Fool’s Day gag.’Losing Rodgers would be a massive blow to Pittsburgh as there is little sign of a Plan BGettyThe Steelers have waited on Rodgers for the second-straight offseason, and are banking on his return, but Denver could throw a spanner in the works.More to follow.Stay up to date with the latest from the NFL across all platforms – follow our dedicated talkSPORT USA Facebook page and subscribe to our talkSPORT USA YouTube channel for all the news, exclusives, interviews and more.