Although the Steelers continue to express confidence Aaron Rodgers will eventually become their next starting quarterback, the four-time MVP is moving toward a fourth week as a free agent. Rodgers threw passes to D.K. Metcalf recently, which would represent a good sign for Pittsburgh’s prospects to close this market. But uncertainty remains.

The Minnesota Vikings have flirted with other quarterbacks to pair with J.J. McCarthy but Aaron Jones has realized the simple truth already that the front office needs to take to heart.