Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cam Heyward is urging people to have patience as the Steelers continue their pursuit of Aaron Rodgers.

The team and Rodgers have been discussing the matter for over two months, and they still have no final answer from the four-time MVP.

That has caused lots of angst in the fanbase, but Heyward thinks people need to have some patience with Rodgers as everyone continues their wait for an answer from the future Hall of Famer.

“I don’t think we give enough patience to people. I think in this day and age with social media and everything, we kind of just expect an answer right there, right now. I don’t know where this is going to end. I don’t know if he’s ever going to be a Steeler. I don’t know if he’s already a Steeler, but, I think, let’s just show some patience.”

The Steelers took Ohio State quarterback Will Howard in the sixth round, 185th overall. Still, he might not be the last addition to the quarterback room, which currently also includes Mason Rudolph and Skylar Thompson. Rodgers is, of course, still hanging out there and, apparently, still very much on the team’s radar.

“That’s certainly a possibility,” Mike Tomlin said of the team adding Rodgers on NFL Network. “I’m not going to forecast the ifs and whens regarding not only him but any other potential free agent. We’ve had really productive talks with him, and I’ve enjoyed having productive talks with him and getting to know him.”

Rodgers said on the Pat McAfee Show two weeks ago that he was working through personal issues and could not commit to signing with a team just yet.

“I am trying to be open to everything and not specifically attached to a decision. I’m not holding anyone hostage,” Rodgers said. “I’ve been upfront from the beginning. I don’t mean any disrespect to anyone on a team. I’m just going through a lot in my personal life that has to take [priority}. I don’t think it was fair to the Steelers or anyone while I deal with a lot of things off the field. The people that know, know. The people that don’t, make up (expletive) about me.”

Yet, Pittsburgh passing on many quarterbacks is a sign that Rodgers will eventually sign. Meanwhile, they will put their eggs in the basket for the 2026 quarterback class, where they are almost certain to take a swing as they remain in quarterback limbo.

It’s not the way anyone would want to start their Sunday morning. Just after sunrise, a fire tore through a family’s home in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood.

It was a beautiful sunny morning on Dawson Street, and for many, they were probably enjoying coffee, but for Tara Lewis, she woke up to the smell of smoke.

Her home of 30 years is now gone.

“I’m feeling taken aback. I’m feeling confused and just at a loss for words,” Lewis said. “I was met with smoke on the second floor. My grandson came downstairs, said he smelled smoke, and when we opened the door, it was all on the third floor.”

The family had been in the middle of renovations. Construction materials and chemicals meant for rebuilding their dreams instead fueled the flames on the third floor, eventually blowing up.

The family, their dog, and only two precious items made it out.

Neighbors say they watched in disbelief as the smoke rose high above the power lines, fearing the fire would spread to another home.

Tara’s grandson, who escaped the fire, spends a lot of time at the community club right across the street. His friends say they quickly stepped up, trying to help him cope.

“The worst part about it is he hasn’t even graduated from high school. He has to experience one of the most debilitating things a person can experience before he got his diploma, which I think is insane,” childhood friend Adam Khalil said.

The Lewis home wasn’t just another house on the block; it was a piece of the neighborhood’s heart. For decades, families gathered there for cookouts and celebrations.

“This is horrible. This is one of the most beautiful houses on the street. I was literally raised in this house,” Terald Harris said. “Got a lot of memories in there. A lot of memories.”

Even with the Flames gone, the fire has left its mark.

“I don’t think that smell is going to go away anytime soon. I think it’s going to haunt this neighborhood a little,” Khalil added.

The family says, despite the damage, they have plans to rebuild the home.