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By Ernesto Cova
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For the second time in as many years, the Pittsburgh Steelers are waiting for Aaron Rodgers to make a decision.
The former MVP is mulling retirement, and while he has yet to lean one way or the other, they need to prepare for any potential scenario.
That's why, as much as they would love to have Rodgers back next season, they will also do their due diligence on other players. According to NFL insider Jason La Canfora, that includes former Minnesota Vikings star Kirk Cousins:
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"Former Vikings playoff quarterback Kirk Cousins is among the top options for Pittsburgh if Rodgers is not back, according to league sources, while the team is legitimately high on the upside of second-year quarterback Will Howard as well," La Canfora wrote.
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The Atlanta Falcons will likely release Cousins after signing Tua Tagovailoa to compete with Michael Penix Jr. for the starting spot. He might be in high demand, but the chance to play with coach Mike McCarthy and with a historic franchise might move the needle in Pittsburgh's favor.
In a recent appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show," Rodgers admitted that there's no rush or deadline to make a decision. That would leave the Steelers in a tough spot if he decides to retire:
"There's been no deadline that's been put in front of me," Rodgers said. "There's no contract offer or anything. So there's nothing that I'm having to debate between. I'm a free agent and, again, I'm enjoying my time with my wife and enjoying this part of the offseason. I think there's conversations to be had down the line. There hasn't been any progressive conversations."
The Steelers can also consider second-year QB Will Howard or a rookie to step in and replace the future Hall of Famer, but Cousins would obviously raise their floor and ceiling.
In ten games last season (eight starts), Cousins completed 61.7 percent of his passes for 1,721 yards, ten touchdowns and five interceptions.
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