Aaron Rodgers to the Steelers, Jaire Alexander released, and more from OTAs
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<p>The league's most faux-uncertain quarterback question finally got its long-expected answer last week when Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers officially agreed to terms on a one-year contract. That's where Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen begin their roundup of all the news that dropped during OTAs on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also discuss Frank Ragnow's retirement, the Packers' release of Jaire Alexander, Anthony Richardson's shoulder injury, Mike Macdonald's incredulity, and a whole lot more.</p><br><p>Rundown (timestamps are approximate)</p><p>4:33 Aaron Rodgers to the Steelers</p><p>15:13 Packers release Jaire Alexander</p><p>23:34 Jalen Ramsey trade still hanging out there</p><p>26:54 Frank Ragnow retires</p><p>36:54 Terry McLaurin's frustrated with his contract status</p><p>39:44 Anthony Richardson sidelined for minicamp with shoulder injury</p><p>45:51 Bryce Huff traded to 49ers</p><p>49:34 Nick Chubb signs with Texans</p><p>51:06 Rashod Bateman signs extension with Ravens</p><p>54:17 Jonnu Smith trade chatter</p><p>55:39 Saints OL shakeup</p><p>58:30 Ricky Pearsall and Joey Bosa out until training camp with injuries</p><br><p>Hosts: Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen</p><p>Executive Producer: Michael Beller</p><p>Producer: Michael Beller</p><p>Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-athletic-football-show-a-show-about-the-nfl/id1528622068" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple</a></p><p><a href="https://spoti.fi/3waggUU" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6gWjMSDj7-8j3iCc2ZGo3g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a></p><p>Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social</p><p>Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social</p><p>Follow Robert on X: @robertmays</p><p>Follow Derrik on X: @QBKlass</p><p>Theme song: Haunted</p><p>Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs</p><p>Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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