The Pittsburgh Steelers have yet to see some more progress toward signing veteran free-agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers, but it sounds like there's some optimism that they will get it done. The Athletic's Dianna Russini reported on Tuesday's episode of Scoop City (25:00 mark) that the two sides have maintained strong communication and the Steelers feel that Rodgers is close to a decision.

"You have to assume that since the Steelers waited until the sixth round to select Will Howard that they aren't relying on him to be the starter," Lazenby wrote. "Mason Rudolph also shouldn't be trusted to be the starter, so it's safe to assume Aaron Rodgers will end up being the guy."

She wrote that the move suggested that, for individuals associated with the Steelers such as team owner and president Art Rooney II, "(Aaron) Rodgers was very much present in thei