Patrick Queen is like many people now, just waiting for Aaron Rodgers to make a decision about whether he’ll play in 2026. But unlike some who might be fatigued by Rodgers’ annual play-or-don’t-play hesitation, Queen is willing to ride out the process if it means there’s a chance to run it back with the future Hall of Fame QB.
“He’s a great dude, he’s a great teammate. I like him personally,” the Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker told Good Morning Football on Tuesday. “Is he gonna be back? I don’t know. That’s kind of a thing for Aaron and the team to figure out.
“But hell, I’ll take him. Dude is a great teammate, he’s a great quarterback.”
Could Queen imagine Rodgers not returning for one more season? The two-time Pro Bowler wasn’t promising anything but did suggest that unfinished business might play a role in Rodgers’ decision.
“I can and can’t (imagine it), like it’s 50-50,” Queen said. “He’s older, he’s experienced a lot, he did a lot. He doesn’t really owe the game anything.
“But at the same time, I think the competitor in him definitely wants to get back out on the field. Especially how last year ended, I know he just wants to get back from that. I couldn’t imagine what’s going through his mind. At the end of the day, it’s his decision. I respect whatever he does. But definitely would love to have him back.”
Queen did offer one encouraging sign, inadvertent or not, suggesting that the Steelers defense needed to help out Rodgers — or whoever the quarterback will be — a bit more.
“We all know him, we all love him. He knows how to win. We just gotta be better for him, get the ball back to him more times so we can have more chances to go down there and score,” Queen said.
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