Aaron Rodgers remains a free agent, and the four-time MVP is still being tied to the Pittsburgh Steelers in free agency rumors.Steelers star linebacker Alex Highsmith said that the Rodgers rumors are not a distraction to the team."I just feel like in the locker room and stuff, were in there working, and I think thats just really what its about at this point," Highsmithsaid during an appearance on NFL Networks "The Insiders" on Thursday.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I know that if he does sign, were definitely going to be really excited to have him. We know who he is. Hes a Hall-of-Fame quarterback. Hes one of the best to ever do it. I wouldnt say its a distraction at all, but we all know what type of quarterback he is and what he brings to the table."The Steelers last season went 10-7 with Russell Wilson and Justin Fields as their starting quarterbacks throughout the season. However, both Wilson and Fields departed in free agency.Fields left for the New York Jets and Wilson left for the New York Giants.AARON RODGERS SAYS PEOPLE CLOSE TO HIM HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH CANCER AMID DELAY OF NFL RETURNThe Steelers have three quarterbacks on their roster Mason Rudolph, Skylar Thompson and sixth-round draft pick Will Howard.Highsmith is excited for whomever the teams quarterback is in Week 1."I think we just try to put our best foot forward every day, like with whos in the building right now. I know Mason being there, hes done a great job. The guys are rallying around him and, like I said, hes been with us before and guys know him, Pittsburgh fans know him," Highsmith said."The way that he helped us finish in 2023 was awesome. No matter whos back there for us, whether its him or if Aaron Rodgers is gonna come, Im just excited. Whoevers back there, were gonna have their backs, and were gonna rally behind them. Just excited for whoever its gonna be."With theJetslast season, Rodgers threw for 3,987 yards, 28 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in 17 games.It remains to be seen whether Rodgers decides to play in 2025 or retire after a 20-year career that is bound for Canton.Highsmith, in five seasons with the Steelers, has had 35.5 sacks in 77 career games and is a key cog in their defense.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.