India, May 19 -- On Monday (May 18), one of the longest-running NFL offseason sagas came to a close as four-time NFL MVP returned to the Pittsburgh Steelers with a new contract.

Rodgers' future with the Steelers remained uncertain, with both the Steelers and Rodgers staying mum on negotiations even as they progressed behind the scenes. Retrospectively, even as intense speculations about the veteran quarterback's future went on in the media, both parties were close to an agreement.

Rodgers surprised everyone, including his teammates at Steelers, as he signed his new contract and joined the Steelers for their OTA workout in Pittsburgh on Monday.

The Steelers and Rodgers both keeping the public in the dark about contract talks was more of...