Steelers Await Rodgers Decision Before NFL Draft

Pittsburgh, April 20, 2026 - The Pittsburgh Steelers remain in limbo over quarterback Aaron Rodgers' plans for the 2026 season, with no word from the 42-year-old veteran as the NFL Draft approaches this week. Team officials had anticipated a decision before the event begins Thursday in Pittsburgh, but sources indicate the wait will continue, leaving second-year quarterback Will Howard to lead the team's voluntary minicamp starting Monday.

Rodgers, a four-time NFL Most Valuable Player, joined the Steelers on a one-year, $13.65 million contract in 2025 after being released by the New York Jets. In 16 starts last season, he completed 65.7 percent of his passes for 3,322 yards, 24 touchdowns and seven interceptions, guiding Pittsburgh to a divisional title despite a playoff exit. His future hangs in the balance amid personal considerations, including a recent wedding and a focus on offseason recovery. Steelers owner Art Rooney II expressed hope for clarity before the draft, while general manager Omar Khan has echoed the sentiment, but both now acknowledge the timeline has shifted.

With Rodgers absent, Howard, a 2025 sixth-round pick out of Ohio State, steps into the top role during...