Steelers' Art Rooney II addresses UFA tender, believes Aaron Rodgers situation will conclude in 'next few weeks'

Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II confirmed in a Wednesday interview on NFL Network that the team placed an unrestricted free agent tender on quarterback Aaron Rodgers before a Monday deadline, which grants Pittsburgh the right to match any offer sheet and potentially receive a late third-round compensatory pick if Rodgers signs elsewhere. Rooney stated the team has been in regular contact with Rodgers and his representative, and does not expect him to go to another team, but placed the tender as a precaution. Rooney expressed belief that the situation will be resolved within the next few weeks, though no firm timeline has been established.