‘He’s Gonna Light the Jets up Week 1’ — NFL World Reacts to Aaron Rodgers Finally Agreeing To Sign With Steelers

It’s official: Aaron Rodgers will be the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback in 2025! What was once just speculation appears to be on the verge of becoming reality. The veteran quarterback is reportedly on his way to Pittsburgh to sign his contract and make one final push for a Super Bowl in his storied career.

With the announcement, Steelers fans and NFL followers went wild, recognizing both the team’s ability to land a proven quarterback and the massive storyline this creates heading into Week 1 of the regular season.

NFL Fans React to Aaron Rodgers Signing With the Steelers

What had been highly anticipated by the NFL world has finally been confirmed, per Tom Pelissero on X. From the team’s moves in free agency to the draft, it was clear the Steelers were waiting for Rodgers’ ultimatum before locking in their plan for the season.

Now the picture is clearer: Mike Tomlin wants to win.

Renegade A-Rod: Four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers informed the #Steelers he’ll fly to Pittsburgh on Friday and sign before next week’s minicamp, sources tell The Insiders.

Finally, a done deal: Rodgers, 41, will play his 21st NFL season in black and gold. pic.twitter.com/zuDXWrSDG0
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) June 5, 2025

Rodgers’ arrival may not instantly catapult the Steelers to the top of the AFC, but it does pair one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history with a franchise known for maximizing its talent. Tomlin, who has never had a losing season, is chasing another title — and so is Rodgers.

Fans and NFL followers reacted to the signing, with one fan joking about Rodgers’ former team and the upcoming Jets vs. Steelers matchup in Week 1.

Jets-Steelers Week 1 boutta be a movie

— PrizePicks (@PrizePicks) June 5, 2025

Another fan joked about Rodgers’ infamous spiritual retreats, posting on X: “Mike Tomlin stumbling his way thru a darkness retreat to another .500+ season.” After all, Tomlin has consistently managed to lead the Steelers to at least a .500 record, despite injuries or instability at quarterback.

Mike Tomlin stumbling his way thru a darkness retreat to another .500+ season https://t.co/plgp7zwGIi

— Wook Life (@wooklife1) June 5, 2025

Another fan drew comparisons to the career arcs of Peyton Manning and Tom Brady, both of whom left the franchises where they built their legacies and went on to win titles elsewhere.

“It was only a matter of time. One year for the rest of our lives. Manning to Denver. Brady to Tampa. Rodgers to Pittsburgh. It’s written in the stars,” the fan posted on X.

It was only a matter of a time. One year for the rest of our lives. Manning to Denver. Brady to Tampa. Rodgers to Pittsburgh. It’s written in the stars. https://t.co/INda6cW5Fw

— Tone Digs (@ToneDigz) June 5, 2025

And get this — the Jets aren’t the only former team A-Rod will be suiting up against.

Rodgers Will Face His Former New York Jets Team in Week 1

And as if things couldn’t get any better, in Week 1 of the regular season, the New York Jets will host the Pittsburgh Steelers, putting Rodgers up against his former team.

Justin Fields, now with the Jets, will also face off against his former squad. Fields started the first six games of the season before Russell Wilson took over — ironically, against the Jets.

Aaron Rodgers vs. the Packers on Sunday Night Football in Week 8. https://t.co/iyv67VtaSi

— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) June 5, 2025

One fan posted: “He’s gonna light the Jets up Week 1.” And that could very well be Rodgers’ biggest motivation heading into the season, especially considering his departure from the franchise wasn’t exactly friendly.

He’s gonna light the Jets up Week 1 https://t.co/Rwv1lkiton

— Tyriq D. Butler (@TyDButler) June 5, 2025

According to the quarterback himself, new head coach Aaron Glenn showed little appreciation during a cross-country meeting that lasted only minutes, just to inform Rodgers he was no longer in the team’s plans.

Rodgers has always been outspoken about his opinions and disagreements, and he made it clear he was frustrated with how the Jets handled his exit.

Now, with his return for another season officially set, there couldn’t be a better way for the veteran to kick things off.

The NFL clearly built the schedule with this possibility in mind, and storyline creation is one of the league’s biggest draws. A game that once seemed like a throwaway now becomes a must-watch in the opening window, featuring two major debuts.