The Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to terms with quarterback Aaron Rodgers on a one-year contract, the team announced on Thursday.

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero , citing sources, first reported on Thursday afternoon that Rodgers, 41, told the Steelers that he'll fly to Pittsburgh on Friday and sign before next week's minicamp.

The Steelers said Thursday that the deal is pending the completion of Rodgers' physical. Specifics of the contract were not immediately available.

Rodgers and the Steelers began talks around the time the NFL's legal tampering window opened ahead of free agency. The New York Jets released him when the new league year began on March 12.

The deal between the Steelers and Rodgers began heating up as the market for a starting quarterback began shrinking rapidly

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