Will he play football in 2025 or won’t he? It’s the league’s biggest storyline right now and it has been for months.

NFL veteran free agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers is playing the long waiting game before making a decision on whether or not to play football next season and if so, if it will be with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

While appearing on “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast on Wednesday, Rodgers dropped a bombshell.

“I’ve figured it out the last year when I’ve been in the weeds with these people who are close to me that have cancer,” Rodgers said.

Rodgers mentioned last month on “The Pat McAfee Show” that he’s got a ton of personal issues going on, so this just backs up that earlier story.

“I mean it’s a small percentage,” Rodgers said. “Because the conversations have been had. There’s no more contemplation. I’m taking care of my people right now, and I’m taking care of my personal life responsibilities, and I’m keeping the conversation open as well. I’m in a serious relationship. I have off-the-field stuff going on that requires my attention. I have personal commitments I have made. I have a couple of people in my inner, inner circle who are battling some difficult stuff. So, I have a lot of things that are taking my attention.”

The 41-year-old four-time NFL MVP from his Green Bay Packers days is coming off a sour experience with the New York Jets. Last year, he was able to help that club to just a 5-10 record.

This year’s Steelers moved off of Russell Wilson and Justin Fields in part because they are under the belief that they will eventually land the enigmatic Rodgers.

Newer context reveals how far his relationship has progressed, as it now appears to be another priority over football.

While he’s dealing with his personal priorities and possibly helping close friends who are dealing with personal tragedies and struggles, it’s proper to wonder if he’ll have the mindset or desire to play football again.