Steelers Await Rodgers' QB Decision Ahead of Draft

As the NFL draft approaches on April 23, the Pittsburgh Steelers remain in limbo at quarterback, awaiting a decision from 42-year-old veteran Aaron Rodgers on whether he will return for a 22nd season or retire. The four-time MVP, who joined the team last year after stints with the Green Bay Packers and New York Jets, led Pittsburgh to the playoffs in 2025 with 3,322 passing yards, 24 touchdowns and seven interceptions in 16 games, completing 65.7 percent of his throws. However, the Steelers fell 30-6 to the Houston Texans in the AFC Wild Card round, exposing offensive shortcomings that have carried into this offseason.

Steelers owner and president Art Rooney II has indicated the team anticipates Rodgers' announcement before the draft, allowing time to finalize contingency plans. Without Rodgers, the quarterback room currently features ninth-year veteran Mason Rudolph and second-year pro Will Howard, neither of whom has established himself as a long-term starter. Pittsburgh has bolstered its supporting cast to ease the transition, trading for wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. from the Indianapolis Colts, who brings 485 career receptions and 25 touchdowns over six seasons. The...