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The Steelers brought back Aaron Rodgers for 2026 to mentor young QBs Will Howard and Drew Allar. A broadcaster quoted former Steelers coach Danny Smith saying Howard isn’t ready to start and would benefit from Rodgers’ tutelage, with Rodgers intending to help both young QBs as he finishes his career. Preseason reps will help gauge readiness, with the goal of having one of the young quarterbacks start next season rather than rushing them.
Aaron Rodgers is officially back with the Pittsburgh Steelers for his 22nd NFL season, fueling optimism as the team pairs his veteran leadership with a strengthened 2026 roster featuring Pittman Jr., Germie Bernard and a boosted offensive line while Drew Allar remains the long-term plan. Rodgers posted 3,322 yards, 24 TDs and 7 INT in 2025, and the defense gives Pittsburgh reason to believe they can contend as OTAs begin and teammates rave about Rodgers’ presence.
Aaron Rodgers reportedly signs a new one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers after a season characterized by injuries and a playoff push; the piece notes the Steelers’ draft of Drew Allar as a potential successor and mentions Will Howard as another option, amid ongoing questions about Rodgers' longevity.
The Steelers aren’t counting on Will Howard or Drew Allar to play in 2026 and are waiting to see if Aaron Rodgers will re-sign; Rodgers is viewed as the best option to start, with Rudolph as a fallback if he doesn’t return. If Rodgers isn’t back, Howard and Allar would be in a development phase, with Allar’s mechanics being rebuilt (likely a redshirt year) as voluntary OTAs begin and Rodgers’ status remains unresolved.
Doug Whaley warns that the Steelers’ plan to overhaul Drew Allar’s mechanics at rookie minicamp is alarming, arguing that players often revert to instinct under pressure. Pittsburgh, led by Mike McCarthy, hopes the adjustments—especially improved footwork—will unlock Allar’s upside, with the quarterback likely spending 2026 learning behind veterans and a potential 2027 window for starting duties, depending on Rodgers’ status.
The Steelers are rebooting Drew Allar’s mechanics in rookie minicamp, installing Mike McCarthy’s QB-school fundamentals—emphasizing under-center footwork, a wider base, and staying off his toes—to help him process plays faster, backed by heavy reps as he adapts from college to the NFL.
NFL analyst Joe Theismann says the Steelers drafted Drew Allar in the third round to position themselves for a strong 2027 QB class, not just an immediate need. He suggests Allar could sit behind Aaron Rodgers (if he returns) and learn from a veteran, making Rodgers a mentor to both. While next year’s QB class appears deep, outcomes remain uncertain, and Pittsburgh’s move signals a long-term development plan with Allar’s franchise QB potential hinging on growth and opportunity.
The Steelers made Drew Allar the only quarterback at rookie minicamp to push him through 35 snaps and gauge his ability to handle tempo, formations, and pre-snap decisions. With Mason Rudolph and Will Howard ineligible for rookie minicamp, Allar carried the workload and viewed the experience as a chance to ask questions and learn McCarthy’s philosophy. McCarthy, who has prior familiarity with Rudolph and Howard, is optimistic about Allar’s potential and development path after an injury-affected season at Penn State.
McCarthy called the Steelers’ rookie minicamp extremely productive, stressing a focus on installing the system and building mental/emotional readiness rather than flashy plays. He highlighted Drew Allar’s solid showing, including 35 team-snap reps, and said new linemen Max Iheanachor and Gennings Dunker looked the part as the team readies them to train with veterans next week, emphasizing pre-snap communication and formations as the key early work.
Steelers rookie third-round QB Drew Allar took every rep at minicamp and flashed an impressive arm, drawing early praise, but experts caution that impressions from rookie practices aren’t definitive indicators of NFL success and that his college career and system fit leave questions.
The Steelers wrapped two-day rookie minicamp with Drew Allar taking all quarterback reps and earning a positive first impression as Pittsburgh maintains a slow-development plan. The offensive line remains a focus, with Gennings Dunker at left guard and competition among Dunker, Spencer Anderson, and Brock Hoffman, while Max Iheanachor stayed at right tackle. OTAs begin May 18 after a Mother’s Day break.
The Steelers released their three-day rookie minicamp roster for 2026, uniting the 2026 draft class and undrafted free agents with 16 rookies (including quarterback Drew Allar), 12 veterans and 12 tryout players as they prepare for the camp.
The article assesses the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2026 class, praising Omar Khan’s trio of trades (moving up for Germie Bernard, up for Gennings Dunker, and trading back for Riley Nowakowski), the offense-oriented versatility of Bernard, Wetjen, and Heidenreich, and the team’s continued trench investment with Iheanachor and Dunker, plus Day Three special-teams value and a broad youth infusion. It also raises concerns: Drew Allar’s Round 3 selection, a Day Three ceiling of Wetjen/Nowakowski/Rubio, potential lack of immediate help for a win-now team, a thin tight end situation due to the Day Two run, and an underwhelming undrafted free-agent class.
Steelers used 10 picks (with trades) to address offensive line depth, receiver development, cornerback depth, and special-teams, highlighted by Germie Bernard and Daylen Everette for solid value; Drew Allar adds high upside but was a third-round reach, while Gennings Dunker and Eli Heidenreich emerge as late-round steals, resulting in an overall class grade of A-.
An AFC bust watch list highlights Kadyn Proctor (Dolphins OT), KC Concepcion (Browns WR), Davison Igbinosun (Bills CB), Kenyon Sadiq (Jets TE), and Drew Allar (Steelers QB) as the five most likely 2026 draft busts, citing concerns over weight/commitment, quarterback uncertainty, drops and penalties, and questions about fit and development.