The San Francisco 49ers are considering the possibility of acquiring Aaron Rodgers due to concerns about Brock Purdy's injury history and contract negotiations. Despite Rodgers being linked to the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he even visited and had a session with DK Metcalf, no deal has been finalized. Rodgers is currently undecided about his future, citing personal matters, and the Steelers are his most probable destination unless circumstances change. The 49ers might see Rodgers as a backup option if Purdy faces another injury or if contract talks stall. Rodgers’ familiarity with the offensive style, thanks to his experience under Matt LaFleur, makes him a fitting candidate for Kyle Shanahan's team strategy if needed at short notice.

Brock Purdy's history of injuries, including significant elbow and shoulder issues, raises concerns for the 49ers, which could lead them to consider Aaron Rodgers as an alternative quarterback option.

Aaron Rodgers has been linked to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the offseason, participating in team activities, but his decision to join or not remains pending due to unspecified personal reasons.

Rodgers is unlikely to sign as a backup, so the 49ers would only pursue him if Purdy is injured before the season, as he can quickly adapt to the team's system thanks to his familiarity with similar offensive schemes.

Purdy's contract negotiations with the 49ers add another layer of uncertainty, and a potential holdout could open the door for Rodgers to be considered as a replacement quarterback.

Mitch Milani from Bleacher Report notes that while the Steelers are the primary candidates for Rodgers, the 49ers could become a surprise contender due to their quarterback's vulnerabilities.

Rodgers' playing style aligns well with the 49ers' offensive needs, making him an ideal fit under Kyle Shanahan's strategy that values intelligence, accuracy, and quick decision-making on the field.

The timeline for Rodgers' decision is unclear, and if the 49ers emerge as an appealing option, he might choose to join them over the Steelers, given his childhood connection to the team.

The San Francisco 49ers are still working to extend Brock Purdy after he has led them to a Super Bowl and two NFC Championship Games. However, there are two big concerns with his future: injuries and his contract.

Aaron Rodgers has been connected to the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason. He even took a visit to the team's facility and had a throwing session with DK Metcalf. However, no deal is in place. Rodgers noted on the "Pat McAfee Show" that he has not officially decided to play or not, as he is dealing with undisclosed things in his personal life.

As of right now, it seems like it's the Steelers or nobody for Rodgers. However, as his free agency drags on, situations around the league could change. There is currently no timeline for Rodgers to sign. Bleacher Report's Mitch Milani noted that the Steelers are by far the likeliest landing spot for Rodgers, but he also noted that Purdy's injury history and contract situation could make the 49ers a surprise landing spot.

"The reason I bring this up is because Brock Purdy's been injured quite a bit," Milani said of Rodgers signing in San Francisco. "He got injured in the NFC Championship Game a couple of years back. That was a serious injury. He got injured last year. He is a smaller quarterback, and this is a team that, yes, brought in Mac Jones, but I don't know if anyone is thinking the 49ers are a contender, a playoff team or some sort of NFC Threat with Mac Jones. I think Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch give Aaron Rodgers a call."

Purdy has already dealt with elbow and shoulder injuries in his young career. Rodgers is not going to sign to become a backup, so his landing with the 49ers would have to come after an injury to Purdy before the season. However, Purdy's history with injuries is concerning and does not take this outside the realm of possibility. Rodgers would not need much time to get up to speed and play if he were signed on short notice.

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"He already knows the basics, at the very least, of the offense, having played under Matt LaFleur, who, of course, is from the Kyle Shanahan tree," said Milani. "I think Rodgers, in a perfect world, is the ideal Kyle Shanahan quarterback in terms of intelligence, reading the field, accuracy, quick release and a little bit of moving to get outside and run play action."

Milani went on to talk about Purdy's contract being the other factor that could bring Rodgers into play. He stated that if there was a holdout situation with Purdy, the 49ers could consider Rodgers. The 49ers and Purdy are working to agree on an extension, but should things go sideways, Rodgers could be in play. 

There is already no telling how late into the offseason it will take for Rodgers to sign. If the 49ers become an option, he could decide to join his childhood team over the Steelers.

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