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5 hours ago
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Jacksonville Jaguars Quarterback Trevor Lawrence Makes PFF "Most To Prove" List
Jacksonville Jaguars Quarterback Trevor Lawrence Makes PFF "Most To Prove" List originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Jacksonville Jaguars are entering a new era in 2025 under first-year head coach Liam Coen searching for some much-needed success. The organization, who has made just two NFL Playoff appearances in the past decade, will hope to turn things around under new direction. Advertisement A big part of whether that comes to fruition or not will come down to the performance of Trevor Lawrence at quarterback -- entering his fifth season in the league, Lawrence has been the Jaguars' starter since his rookie season in 2021 and signed a five-year contract extension last summer. Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence takes the field for a Hartline-Imagn Images But after having his best NFL season yet in 2022, his performance has dipped over the past two seasons as he has struggled with injuries. In 2024, he was sidelined with an injury after playing just 10 games and passing for 2,045 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions. For some, the perception of Lawrence as a solid starter in the NFL is on the line entering this season. And with the weight of his recent contract extension weighing on the Jaguars, and Jacksonville hungry to get back to playoff-caliber football, it makes sense that Lawrence was recently included on Pro Football Focus' list of 10 NFL players with the most to prove in 2025. Advertisement "Lawrence is coming off his worst season since his rookie campaign. He ranked in the top 15 among NFL quarterbacks in PFF overall grade in his second and third seasons in the league but placed only 19th in 2024 (76.8). That came on the heels of his contract extension last offseason, which made him one of the highest-paid players in the NFL but simultaneously put him under pressure to play at a higher level," PFF wrote. Lawrence will have the weapons surrounding him to succeed, with big targets in second-season wideout Brian Thomas Jr. -- who had over 1,200 receiving yards as a rookie -- and the second overall 2025 NFL Draft selection Travis Hunter. Whether or not Lawrence can live up to the version of his game we saw in 2022, when he passed for 4,113 yards and 25 touchdowns, remains to be seen. But if he can't rekindle that success, it might not bold well for his future in the NFL. Advertisement Related: Trevor Lawrence Praises 'Special' Rookie at Minicamp Related: Trevor Lawrence Signed a $275 Million Contract, And Now Experts Are Saying This About Him Related: Jaguars WR/DB Travis Hunter Works Both Sides In Practice For First Time This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
Newsweek
12 hours ago
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Steelers' Will Howard Doesn't Hold Back About Aaron Rodgers
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback room has officially been set for the upcoming 2025 NFL season. Aaron Rodgers will be the starter with both Mason Rudolph and Will Howard behind him as his backup options. Rodgers was rumored to sign with the Steelers almost the entire offseason. It took a long time, but the team was clearly confident that he would sign with them at some point. In the 2025 NFL Draft, Pittsburgh opted to pass on a quarterback until the sixth round. That's when the front office decided to bring in former Ohio State Buckeyes' signal caller Howard, who the Steelers think could develop into a starter down the road. Will Howard #18 and Aaron Rodgers #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers look on during Minicamp at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on June 11, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Will Howard #18 and Aaron Rodgers #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers look on during Minicamp at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on June 11, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Photo byBeing able to learn behind a legendary quarterback like Rodgers will be very helpful for Howard. Rodgers has also been very vocal about being willing to help Howard as much as he possible can throughout the 2025 campaign. Read more: Steelers Facing Potential Problem With TJ Watt's Contract With that being said, Howard has now spoken out strongly about the future Hall of Fame quarterback. He loves what he's seeing from both the 41-year-old himself and the quarterback room as a whole. "He's been so awesome to me so far. Obviously we've only gotten to be together for about three days, but I got a really good feeling about him and about this whole QB room. I think we already in this past week meshed really well, hit it off. I think we got a good vibe, good group," Howard said. "Aaron has been so willing to help me. He's like, 'Literally, as much or as little as you want me to help you, I'll be there.' He's already given me tips, little things here and there — in the meeting room, on the field, in my drops, different little things. Obviously I can't do the things that he can do mechanically, so I don't want to replicate that too much because that's pretty unique. But, for the most part, everything I can learn from that guy is invaluable. So I'm like as much as you want to pour into me." A lot of Pittsburgh's hope of competing for a Super Bowl will hinge on which version of Rodgers it gets. Will he be the superstar who blows minds with his arm ability? Or, will he look old and ready to ride off into the sunset of retirement? Read more: Steelers Already Linked to Shocking Move for Aaron Rodgers Replacement Regardless of his individual performance, the hope is that he can also help Howard's development. The young quarterback has shown flashes of elite arm talent and has leadership skills that simply cannot be taught. So far, the relationship has gotten off to a good start. Howard is liking the situation he is in and the hope is that he will be ready to step onto the field when Rodgers calls it a career. For more Pittsburgh Steelers and NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
2 days ago
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Steelers Already Linked to Huge Move for Aaron Rodgers Replacement
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Pittsburgh Steelers waited all offseason for an answer from future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers. While fans were getting frustrated with the wait, it paid off. Rodgers agreed to a one-year deal with the Steelers ahead of mandatory minicamp. He then proceeded to show up and got to work immediately after signing his deal. Pittsburgh has its new starting quarterback. Heading into the 2025 NFL season, there are a lot of questions surrounding the Steelers and Rodgers. Can he be the guy that leads Pittsburgh back to Super Bowl contention? Some believe he can, others simply don't see that happening. Aaron Rodgers #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in action during Minicamp at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on June 10, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Aaron Rodgers #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in action during Minicamp at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on June 10, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images There are also questions about how long this marriage will last between the two parties. Is Rodgers going to be the Steelers' quarterback for just the 2025 season? Will he continue his career and keep playing in 2026? Read more: Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers Receives Major Disrespect From NFL Analyst No one knows the answer to that question. Despite that fact, Pittsburgh has already been linked to making a massive move for Rodgers' future replacement. Bleacher Report analyst Brad Gagnon has predicted that the Steelers will pull off a shocking trade deadline deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for quarterback Baker Mayfield. Gagnon believes that if the Buccaneers fall off in 2025, they could consider trading Mayfield. He thinks Pittsburgh would jump at the opportunity to acquire a quarterback who could lead the way long past the upcoming campaign. On the outside in, this seems like an impossible prediction. Mayfield has latched on as the clear franchise quarterback in Tampa Bay. He has had back-to-back big years for the Buccaneers and it would be extremely shocking to see the team move on from him. Read more: Steelers, TJ Watt Situation Gets Huge Update From NFL Insider Mayfield is coming off of a 2024 season with Tampa Bay that saw him complete 71.4 percent of his pass attempts for 4,500 yards, 41 touchdowns, and 16 interceptions. It just doesn't seem likely at all that the Buccaneers would trade him this season. While there are no guarantees in the NFL, Mayfield sticking with Tampa Bay seems almost a lock. However, if he were made available, the Steelers could make sense as a trade suitor. Again, this is just an idea at this point. It's an extremely bold and aggressive prediction that more than likely will not come true. But, it's an intriguing thought. For more Pittsburgh Steelers and NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
2 days ago
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Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers Receives Major Disrespect From NFL Analyst
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The 2025 NFL season is coming up quickly and the Pittsburgh Steelers are excited to see what Aaron Rodgers can bring to the field. After a long offseason of rumors and waiting, the future Hall of Fame quarterback finally committed to the Steelers ahead of the team's mandatory minicamp. He was signed to a one-year deal and could be entering his final year in the league. While there is still a chance that things could go amazingly well and Rodgers could return to Pittsburgh for the 2025 season, he's focused on winning now. At this point, the Steelers are viewed as a potential Super Bowl contender by most. Aaron Rodgers #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in action during Minicamp at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on June 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Aaron Rodgers #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in action during Minicamp at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on June 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Photo byOf course, there are a lot of questions surrounding Rodgers. He is now 41 years old and is coming off of a torn Achilles in 2023 and a year in 2024 where the New York Jets struggled mightily. Read more: Steelers, TJ Watt Situation Gets Huge Update From NFL Insider Even though the Jets' struggles last season cannot be blamed on Rodgers, he has received a lot of criticism from the media. Despite that criticism, he actually produced a very good season in 2024. He played in all 17 games last year, completing 63 percent of his pass attempts for 3,897 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. If he can replicate that production or possibly improve on it, Pittsburgh will be in a good situation. Ahead of the 2025 campaign, Rodgers has been severely disrespected. CBS Sports analyst Pete Prisco has revealed his list of the top 100 players in the NFL. Rodgers was not on that list. Only three quarterbacks were listed in the top 10, with Patrick Mahomes at No. 1, Lamar Jackson at No. 6, and Joe Burrow at No. 7. Also missing the top 100 were Matthew Stafford and Sam Darnold. Read more: Steelers, Packers Linked to Potential Trade Aaron Rodgers Would Love Throughout his career, Rodgers has thrived when he has been counted out. The same might very well happen in 2025. He has a good team around him and is motivated to prove himself and win at a high level after two frustrating seasons in New York. Not putting Rodgers on a top 100 list is a bold take. He is one of the best quarterbacks to ever throw the football and is coming off of a year where he outplayed many other quarterbacks around the NFL. In fact, he put up better numbers than Mahomes. It will be interesting to see what the 2025 season has in store for Rodgers and the Steelers. He's still Rodgers and could make analysts who bet against him eat their words by the end of the year. For more Pittsburgh Steelers and NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
3 days ago
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Steelers' Aaron Rodgers Named Top Offseason Move for Major Reason
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Pittsburgh Steelers had to wait a long time to finally find out that future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers would be signing with the team. After a lengthy offseason with no updates, the former New York Jets signal caller announced his intent to sign with the Steelers. More news: Adam Schefter Reveals Shocking Update on Browns, Shedeur Sanders Rodgers is heading into his 21st season in the NFL and now has a fresh start with the Steelers. Though there are concerns regarding his age and capabilities, executives, coaches, and more voted on their favorite offseason moves — with Rodgers taking the top spot for a major reason. According to an anonymous NFL veteran offensive coach, says Steelers landing Rodgers for the amount they did is a "steal," according to a new report from ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Aaron Rodgers #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in action during Minicamp at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on June 10, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Aaron Rodgers #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in action during Minicamp at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on June 10, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Justin K. Aller/Getty Images More news: Noah Lyles Confirms Race With Dolphins Tyreek Hill is Canceled "He's still throwing the s--- out of the ball, honestly," a veteran NFL offensive coach said. "He's the best quarterback they've had since [Ben Roethlisberger]. We will see how the body holds up, but I think he's going to help them immensely." Rodgers played under a very questionable offensive line in 2024, and despite taking a multitude of sacks, he still threw for 3,897 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. Those stats are certainly not indicative of a quarterback who is not capable of playing at a high level. Despite Rodgers' stats, there is still one AFC executive who pointed out the biggest concern with the veteran quarterback. "Look, the mobility is an issue, there's no doubt," an AFC executive said. "But where he helps them is with the plus arm strength and the field vision from the pocket. They haven't had that. I'm not sure that will be enough, but the offense will be at least respectable." Rodgers does have a mobility issue due to his age. It is doubtful that he will be able to continue taking big shots and not miss games. Though he is a very durable quarterback, 2024 proved that those hits can heavily impact Rodgers. The Steelers have a big responsibility to protect him at all costs. Rodgers, despite his age, is still one of the best passers in the league. If he can mimic the success he had with the Jets in Pittsburgh, the offense might be plenty dangerous. DK Metcalf was brought over from the Seattle Seahawks and will be the No. 1 option for Rodgers. However, there are other offensive weapons such as Pat Freiermuth, Jaylen Warren, Robert Woods, and more. Rodgers could rewrite his history once again with the Steelers, assuming he has a stellar season. More NFL: 49ers' George Kittle Fires Back at NFL Over Tight End Disrespect For more on Aaron Rodgers and the NFL, head to Newsweek Sports.
