PITTSBURGH (WKBN) -- NFL Network's Tom Pelissero is reporting that four-time NFL MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers has informed the Steelers that he will fly to Pittsburgh on Friday to officially sign a free agent deal with them.

Rodgers signing with Pittsburgh was widely speculated on throughout the offseason. As recently as April 17, he was undecided on whether he would play for Pittsburgh or any other NFL team.

The 41-year-old Rodgers led the Jets to a record of 5-12 last season. He piled up 3,897 passing yards and 28 touchdowns.

Rodgers, a former Super Bowl champion in Green Bay, has played 20 years in the NFL with both the Packers and Jets.

He has appeared in a total of 248 career games, piling up 62,952 passing yards and 503 touchdowns.

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