No matter what Aaron Rodgers decides, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ long-term needs are the same. Whether Rodgers signs with the Steelers, waits out the Minnesota Vikings, or retires to fly a hot air balloon around the world (all three equally likely outcomes), the franchise needs its long-term quarterback. 2025 probably isn’t the year to get one. A weak draft class, a Pittsburgh team lacking draft capital to trade up even if they wanted to. But 2026? The Steelers are in play.
Intentional or not, one heck of a plan is coming together for Pittsburgh to go all-in on a quarterback in April 2026.