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NFL Drama: Teams Tire as Aaron Rodgers Mulls Retirement

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The <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/depth-chart/pittsburgh-steelers-depth-chart">Pittsburgh Steelers</a> had one job this offseason: get a starting quarterback. A few days into free agency, they're in a much worse spot than they were last week. The shallow pool of available quarterbacks has been depleted, and the Steelers are left wondering if either of the remaining options will come to the Steel City. Sure, the Steelers added <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/players/dk-metcalf/1397">DK Metcalf</a>, but they have no one to throw him the ball.

Pittsburgh Steelers

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Losing has been so ingrained in the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/depth-chart/dallas-cowboys-depth-chart">Dallas Cowboys</a>' culture that they have given up any semblance of trying. Presumably, the Cowboys are going after <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/ashton-jeanty/23544">Ashton Jeanty</a> in the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/article/2025-nfl-mock-draft-bold-predictions-for-every-first-round-pick-9-0">NFL Draft</a>, which doesn't explain why they would sign two underperforming running backs to their roster. More concerningly, Dallas has yet to resign perennial Defensive Player of the Year candidate <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/players/micah-parsons/2475">Micah Parsons</a>. A coaching change was the least of the Cowboys' problems.

Dallas Cowboys

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Future Hall of Fame quarterback <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/players/aaron-rodgers/1536">Aaron Rodgers</a> has lampooned himself. At this point in his career, Rodgers is just looking for a team to enjoy long walks on the beach with. But unfortunately, he's spent the past 20 years of his career ostracizing virtually everyone he's played with. One day, maybe he'll find that team he's been longing for.

Aaron Rodgers

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One losing season, and the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/depth-chart/san-francisco-49ers-depth-chart">San Francisco 49ers</a> burn everything to the ground. San Francisco's offensive line has been depleted. They traded away one of their key offensive contributors, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/players/deebo-samuel/2629">Deebo Samuel</a>, and are effectively starting from scratch on defense. Oh, and they still haven't inked <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/players/brock-purdy/2655">Brock Purdy</a> to a contract. Maybe the Niners are playing the long game, but it comes at the expense of results in the short term.

San Francisco 49ers

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The 49ers aren't the only NFC West team that decided to make wholesale changes for the worse this offseason. The <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/depth-chart/seattle-seahawks-depth-chart">Seattle Seahawks</a> put all their eggs in the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/players/sam-darnold/2614">Sam Darnold</a> basket while moving on from their top two receivers. Don't worry; the team got older on defense. <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/players/demarcus-lawrence/2444">Demarcus Lawrence</a> will be 33-years-old when the next season starts, which is normally the age when players reverse the natural decline in their underlying metrics.

Seattle Seahawks

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It's been a tepid start to the offseason for aging wide receivers, leaving several prominent free agents out in the cold. Teams have finally caught on to the inevitable regression that hits past age 30. <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/players/stefon-diggs/1676">Stefon Diggs</a>, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/players/amari-cooper/2320">Amari Cooper</a>, and <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/players/keenan-allen/1123">Keenan Allen</a> are just a few of the free agents still looking for a landing spot.

Aging Wide Receivers

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Worse than aging wide receivers, several notable secondary defenders are still looking for deals. <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/players/mike-hilton/2071">Mike Hilton</a> has spent eight years keeping opposing receivers in check but remains unsigned through the first week. Likewise, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/players/harrison-smith/1273">Harrison Smith</a>, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/players/stephon-gilmore/2481">Stephon Gilmore</a>, and <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/players/justin-simmons/2214">Justin Simmons</a> are hoping that someone reaches out with a contract offer before the NFL Draft.

Aging Secondary Defenders

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/players/russell-wilson/2217">Russell Wilson</a> experienced a brief renaissance with the Steelers before his stock began to tumble. Heading into his age 37 season, there are fewer franchises willing to take a shot with Wilson under center. Nevertheless, several quarterback needy teams remain, and it's likely just a matter of time before Wilson lands on a roster. If <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/players/daniel-jones/16032">Daniel Jones</a> can do it, Wilson will eventually get his shot.

Russell Wilson

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There's a clear line in the sand when it comes to offensive linemen. The top tier guys are getting handsome raises, while average contributors are left unsigned. At this point, the unsigned players will likely have to wait until after the draft. This year's crop features a deep class of top-end offensive linemen that come at a much cheaper cost.

Offensive Linemen

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The <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/depth-chart/atlanta-falcons-depth-chart">Atlanta Falcons'</a> downfall began around this time last year. The Falcons decided to ink <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/players/kirk-cousins/16341">Kirk Cousins</a> to an almost fully guaranteed contract and then drafted <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/players/michael-penix/60350">Michael Penix Jr.</a> in the first round of the draft. They're left with two starting quarterbacks on their roster, with Cousins counting $40 million toward a cap hit. Surely, that money could be better used to address their longstanding pass rush issues, but the Falcons are standing pat with Cousins.

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