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The Raiders are easing rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza into the offense, with coach Klint Kubiak saying Mendoza has lived up to expectations—working hard, asking insightful questions, and showing improvement—as the team navigates the QB competition with Kirk Cousins and others.
Rodgers arrived at the Steelers facility to sign his one-year deal and, per an update, participated in the opening day of OTAs on Monday. OTAs run over about two weeks with a minicamp in early June; coach Mike McCarthy previously said he wouldn’t mind if Rodgers sat out some OTAs to help the Steelers evaluate their quarterback room. The report also notes Rodgers’ early OTAs throws to Michael Pittman Jr. and DK Metcalf, per Brooke Pryor, though those names are unusual for this Steelers storyline.
Aaron Rodgers signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, reuniting with former Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy and ending a drawn-out offseason saga. The move preserves the Steelers’ short-term window, adds veteran pieces, and positions Rodgers as a bridge to Pittsburgh’s long-term quarterback plan, including rookie Drew Allar, potentially shaping Rodgers’ 22nd NFL season as a final chapter.
Aaron Rodgers, 42, is re-signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers for his 22nd NFL season, reuniting with former Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy as Pittsburgh aims to build on a 2025 season that included an AFC North title and a playoff berth. The move keeps Rodgers among the league’s veteran quarterbacks, continuing a career that features multiple MVP awards and Pro Bowls.
AP sources report that Aaron Rodgers has signed a one-year contract to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2026 season.
Netflix reveals the Season 3 roster for its Quarterback docuseries, featuring four NFL quarterbacks at different career stages — Jayden Daniels (Commanders), Joe Flacco (Bengals), Baker Mayfield (Buccaneers), and Cam Ward (Titans) — with a July 14, 2026 premiere that continues the Drive to Survive–style look at life in the league as the 2026 season approaches.
Netflix's Quarterback Season 3 profiles Cam Ward, Jayden Daniels, Baker Mayfield, and Joe Flacco as they navigate the 2025 NFL season, with Ward’s rookie year, Daniels’ injury‑limited sophomore showing, Mayfield’s early surge followed by late‑season struggles, and Flacco stepping in for an injured Burrow after a midseason Browns→Bengals move; the season premieres July 14.
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.
Craig Morton, the NFL quarterback who became the first to start a Super Bowl for two different franchises (the Dallas Cowboys and the Denver Broncos), has died at age 83, marking a notable milestone in Super Bowl history.
Denver may add a quarterback on a trial basis for minicamp as Bo Nix’s status remains uncertain, with Payton noting the team has discussed extra QB options but will largely evaluate two quarterbacks—highlighting E.J. Warner—after a minicamp tryout.
RJ Day, son of Ohio State coach Ryan Day, commits to Northwestern for the 2027 class, choosing the Wildcats over several offers; ranked No. 86 at QB in 247Sports, he’ll play for Chip Kelly, who also coached his father, and could have a clearer path to early playing time at Northwestern given the current quarterback depth.
Jets fans are buying Cade Klubnik hype after minicamp buzz, citing (1) a franchise history of late‑round QB breakthroughs as motivation, (2) Klubnik's high‑ceiling tools—mobility, escapability, and deep passing—and (3) a supportive Jets environment with Geno Smith and a strong young offense designed to develop a QB rather than rush him.
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.
Veteran quarterback Cooper Rush will participate in the Minnesota Vikings' rookie minicamp on a tryout basis, joining 56 attendees (23 on tryouts). Rush, 32, has 42 NFL games with a 9-7 record and was released by the Ravens after Tyler Huntley was named primary backup; he previously started eight games for the Cowboys in 2024 and five in 2022. Minnesota has four quarterbacks on its roster and did not draft or sign a rookie QB, so Rush is competing for depth, along with fellow tryout Aidan Bouman, whose father is former Viking Todd Bouman.
At Jets rookie minicamp, Cade Klubnik, a fourth-round pick, showed leadership and poise in live drills, threading throws to Kenyon Sadiq and Malik McClain, buying time in the pocket and reading safeties. He spoke honestly about Clemson's adversity and his 'winner' mindset, underscoring early signs that he could be a long-term answer if his development continues.