Ben Roethlisberger had Steelers fans buzzing after joking about coming out of retirement to take the reins in Pittsburgh instead of Aaron Rodgers. While the legendary quarterback isn't serious about a comeback,

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The Pittsburgh Steelers made a blockbuster move by acquiring DK Metcalf, but their quarterback situation remains uncertain. With Justin Fields heading to the New York Jets in free agency, Pittsburgh is left weighing its options between Russell Wilson and Aaron Rodgers for the 2025 season.

Now that former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has (jokingly) teased coming out of retirement, one ex-Steelers running back has said he might do the same. Big Ben's comments came after the Steelers agreed to trade for Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf,

With Sam Darnold signing with the Seahawks, Justin Fields joining the Jets, and Geno Smith being traded from Seattle to Las Vegas, most of the notable quarterback vacancies around the NFL have been filled.

DK Metcalf must have had the time of his life when one of his biggest wishes was fulfilled. The Pittsburgh Steelers acquired Metcalf and signed him to a four-year, $132 million contract extension in exchange for a 2025 second-round draft pick to the Seattle Seahawks.