DeShon Elliott, one of the most outspoken critics of Aaron Rodgers potentially joining the Pittsburgh Steelers, may have been trolling the NFL world when he said the four-time MVP should stay in a retirement home.

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.

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 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,