Pittsburgh Steelers executives aren’t the only ones eagerly awaiting a decision from Aaron Rodgers. The NFL schedule makers were following the saga very closely.

On Wednesday, the NFL released the full regular-season schedule. The Pittsburgh Steelers schedule includes a trip to Ireland to take on the Minnesota Vikings and four games in prime time. But these aren't the biggest surprises at all. Here are the five biggest things that stood out from the Steelers 2025 schedule.

If the Steelers want to compete with the rest of the AFC North, they'll need a fast start to the season, regardless of who's under center. Like last season, they'll open on the road, heading to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford for the first time since the opener in 2020, to take on Fields and the New York Jets.

Amid the excitement in Pittsburgh for the Steelers' 2025 schedule release, team president Art Rooney II revealed they will also be using a new throwback uniform combination for one game.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) celebrates Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) AP

Aaron Rodgers has not yet signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but his debut for the franchise would see him face the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium, according to a schedule leak