It hasn't taken long for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers to earn the respect of his new teammates and coach Mike Tomlin. The four-time MVP signed in June to be the starter for the 2025 season is coming off a rocky two-year stretch with the New York Jets and says his decision to play for the Steelers was not ego-driven like many of his previous career choices.

Aaron Rodgers often catches vitriol from the public eye. However, his Pittsburgh Steelers teammates continue to paint a different picture, one that says the four-time MVP is a positive influence for them. Steelers quarterback Skylar Thompson believes that Rodgers is often misunderstood by people who do not known him everyday around the team.

Rodgers represents a symbol of hope for the Steelers. For the quarterback, the organization represents the same.