By David Close, CNN

(CNN) — Aaron Rodgers is set to become the Pittsburgh Steelers’ starting quarterback this upcoming season, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero and ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Pelissero reports the 41-year-old QB has told the team that he will fly to Pittsburgh later this week to finalize a deal with the intention to start practicing with the Steelers next week.

The NFL team begins its annual mandatory minicamp on Tuesday.

CNN has reached out to the team and Rodgers’ agent for comment.

The deal would put an end to months of speculation surrounding the landing place for the Super Bowl XLV champ.

The four-time NFL MVP, who was released by the New York Jets after a frustrating two seasons with the franchise, previously said that he has had multiple frank discussions wi

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