After criticizing Aaron Rodgers, DeShon Elliott was spotted posing with him in a photo, leading to a speculation frenzy.

After word emerged that the Jets will be parting ways with quarterback Aaron Rodgers and folks started connecting dots between Rodgers and Pittsburgh, Steelers defensive back DeShon Elliott had an observation to share.

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Pittsburgh Steelers DB DeShon Elliott hasn't been shy expressing some disdain for Aaron Rodgers previously but his tune appears to be changing as rumors of the QB coming to the Steel City get louder.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in the market for a quarterback this offseason. After trading for Justin Fields and signing Russell Wilson a year ago in the offseason, both are without a contract heading into next year, and it's unclear if the team wants to return either one of them.

Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott made waves when he proclaimed his displeasure with the idea of the Steelers adding Aaron Rodgers to be their next quarterback. Commenting on an Instagram post about the speculation,

Elliott, who commented on an Instagram post telling the former Jets quarterback to “Leave his ass at the retirement home” on Feb. 12, was pictured with Rodgers while at a training facility, with the pair smiling.

Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott may have been taken too seriously after making an Aaron Rodgers comment on Instagram.

Danny Parkins lists his dream deals this NFL offseason, including Aaron Rodgers to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Craig Carton and Mark Schlereth weigh in as well to see whether or not this deal will actually happen.

It's been insisted throughout the offseason that the club will not pursue Rodgers because he "doesn’t feel like a fit" for a team that features run-first leaders in HC Mike Tomlin and OC Arthur Smith.