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sports11 days ago

Steelers Open to Adding QB in 2026 Draft Amid Rodgers Uncertainty

With Aaron Rodgers’ decision still in play, the Steelers signaled they’re open to adding at least one quarterback before the 2026 NFL Draft, with GM Omar Khan saying ‘all options are on the table’ and coach Mike McCarthy praising the 2026 QB class. They’ve already shown interest in Miami (FL)’s Carson Beck and North Dakota State’s Cole Payton, and could consider others such as LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier, Penn State’s Drew Allar, Arkansas’ Taylen Green, and Alabama’s Ty Simpson. If they draft a QB and Rodgers returns, Pittsburgh could carry four quarterbacks on the roster, likely resting Mason Rudolph as the odd man out; Will Howard’s injury last year underscores the unpredictability of depth-chart decisions.

via Steelers Depot|
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Steelers await Rodgers decision ahead of the draft
sports12 days ago

Steelers await Rodgers decision ahead of the draft

Steelers owner Art Rooney II says he expects Aaron Rodgers’ decision on returning for 2026 to come before the April 23 NFL draft in Pittsburgh, with retirement or another season in Pittsburgh as likely options. Rodgers helped Pittsburgh reach the 2025 postseason, and Rooney noted Rodgers told him he wouldn’t drag out the decision as long as last year. With Mason Rudolph and Will Howard on the roster, Rodgers’ choice will shape the Steelers’ quarterback plans.

via NBC Sports|
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Five prime destinations shaping the final wave of NFL free agency
sports14 days ago

Five prime destinations shaping the final wave of NFL free agency

The piece identifies five top fits for the remaining free agents: DJ Reader to the Indianapolis Colts to pair with Lou Anarumo’s scheme; Deebo Samuel to the Los Angeles Chargers to boost playmaking after the catch; Jauan Jennings to the Cleveland Browns as an efficient possession option; Joey Bosa to the Tennessee Titans to enhance edge rushing; and Aaron Rodgers to the Pittsburgh Steelers to reunite with Mike McCarthy, with PFF grades used to support each pairing.

via PFF|
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sports16 days ago

Money Could Decide Rodgers’ Steelers Return, Says Batch

Charlie Batch says Aaron Rodgers’ decision on returning to the Steelers hinges on money, with the team wanting him back but not at a $30 million price tag, while Rodgers’ camp reportedly seeks a higher one-year payday after last season’s roughly $14 million; Rodgers, who threw for 3,322 yards with 24 TDs and 7 INTs in 16 games, is 42 and market dynamics—and not just personal reasons—are shaping the timing, with no clear decision yet.

via Steelers Depot|
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Steelers Double Down on Rodgers Amid Rebuild Doubts and Contingency Plans
sports16 days ago

Steelers Double Down on Rodgers Amid Rebuild Doubts and Contingency Plans

With Ben Roethlisberger retired, Pittsburgh reportedly stays aggressive with Aaron Rodgers despite aging and uncertainty, raising questions about the team’s long-term plan as no clear QB competitor was added; Will Howard remains a potential fallback if Rodgers returns, and a misstep could leave the Steelers eyeing a Top 10 pick in 2027.

via Steeler Nation|
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Pittman Says Rodgers Probably Wants to Play Again, Steelers Hopeful
sports17 days ago

Pittman Says Rodgers Probably Wants to Play Again, Steelers Hopeful

Steelers newcomer Michael Pittman Jr. says he believes Aaron Rodgers likely wants to continue playing but stresses he has no inside information. Pittsburgh would welcome Rodgers back but has not heard of any contract offer; the team is weighing options behind him with Will Howard and Mason Rudolph on the roster while Rodgers contemplates his future, a decision Pittman hopes comes with a title shot in mind.

via New York Post|
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Rodgers’ Steelers Future Remains Unclear, McCarthy Acknowledges
sports17 days ago

Rodgers’ Steelers Future Remains Unclear, McCarthy Acknowledges

Mike McCarthy said he doesn’t know whether Aaron Rodgers will return to the Steelers, calling it a “great story” but offering no breaking news. Rodgers’ one-year Steelers deal left his 2026 decision open; if he doesn’t come back, Pittsburgh would rely on Mason Rudolph and Will Howard, with a potential quarterback selection in the 2026 NFL Draft.

via Behind the Steel Curtain|
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sports18 days ago

Hawk Urges Rodgers Back to Pittsburgh as Decision Looms

A.J. Hawk said on The Pat McAfee Show that he’s been texting Aaron Rodgers urging him to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers, but Rodgers has not yet decided, leaving Pittsburgh waiting through free agency and the draft while weighing a reunion with a coach he respects. The Steelers have added Michael Pittman Jr. and other receiving options to bolster the attack, which could influence Rodgers’ decision if he returns in 2026.

via Steelers Depot|
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Jets Carry $48M Dead Money for Rodgers, Fields in 2026
sports19 days ago

Jets Carry $48M Dead Money for Rodgers, Fields in 2026

The Jets will carry $48 million in 2026 dead money for Aaron Rodgers (released in 2025) and Justin Fields (back end of his 2025 contract, now with the Chiefs), contributing to a total $104 million in dead money this year. The cap hit stems from Rodgers’ post-June 1 release spreading over two years and $8 million of Fields’ 2026 compensation. Geno Smith cost the Jets $3.3 million this season, and the team is expected to have over $150 million in cap space in 2027, leaving more than a third of the 2026 cap devoted to players no longer with the team.

via NBC Sports|
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Steelers map QB plan if Rodgers retires, eye mid-round picks and a QB competition
sports24 days ago

Steelers map QB plan if Rodgers retires, eye mid-round picks and a QB competition

With coaching changes under way, the Steelers survey options for a post-Rodgers QB, hosting visits with Carson Beck, Drew Allar, Ty Simpson and Garrett Nussmeier and signaling a likely mid-round target if they draft a QB. If Rodgers doesn’t return, Pittsburgh would likely roll with Howard to compete and may add a veteran or another mid-round QB while exploring trades to boost future capital. The discussion also touches roster priorities at tight end, offensive line and inside linebacker.

via The New York Times|
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sports24 days ago

Steelers' WR Firepower Aims to Lure Rodgers Back

Ben Roethlisberger argues on his Footbahlin podcast that the Steelers’ acquisitions of DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. would give Aaron Rodgers a strong incentive to return, suggesting a top WR duo could seal a comeback; Rodgers hinted on the Pat McAfee Show that he’s open to another season, aided by his rapport with Mike McCarthy and a revamped Steelers receiving corps, though insiders say Pittsburgh hasn’t settled on Rodgers’ future.

via Steelers Depot|
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