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The Pittsburgh Steelers<\/a> made a rare move to start the week, placing the UFA tender on Aaron Rodgers<\/a> before Monday’s post-draft deadline. The UFA tender preserves the Steelers’ right to receive a compensatory draft pick if Rodgers signs with another team. <\/p>\n It will also limit his chances to sign with a different franchise once training camp begins. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \nThanks for the submission!\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/template><\/p>\n In the wake of the Rodgers news, another intriguing update surfaced. Ian Rapoport reported that Bo Nix had a follow-up cleanup procedure on his fractured ankle. That update prompted Steelers reporter Andrew Fillipponi to come up with a “conspiracy theory” about why the Steelers used an option that’s barely used in today’s NFL. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2022 <\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/template><\/p>\n “Conspiracy theory: Bo Nix injury and recovery is worse than originally feared,” he tweeted. “Now the Steelers are worried Aaron Rodgers might weigh an offer from the Broncos. Thus the tender offer yesterday to protect themselves in the event he leaves them high and dry.” <\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n <\/template><\/p>\n Looking to predict NFL playoff Scenarios? Try our NFL Playoff Predictor<\/a> for real-time simulations and stay ahead of the game!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Nix saw his season ended during the divisional round of the 2025 playoffs. The Broncos moved past the Buffalo Bills<\/a>, but they lost Nix for the remainder of the playoffs, costing them the AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots. <\/p>\n A lot has been said about this situation, and it seems that there’s some secrecy to it. <\/p>\n ALSO READ: <\/strong>“Aaron Rodgers has every right to hold out”: NFL fans react as Steelers place $15 million right-of-first-refusal tender on former MVP<\/a><\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n