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Steelers Insider Detailed The True Importance Of Aaron Rodgers Showing Up For OTAs

Steelers Insider Detailed The True Importance Of Aaron Rodgers Showing Up For OTAs

The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially started up Organized Team Activities (OTAs) with one specific key player that was not there last year. Instead of skipping out on that phase again, Aaron Rodgers has signed his contract and is officially participating in this phase of the offseason in 2026.

Mason Rudolph News / Steeler Nation / May 18
Steelers QB Mason Rudolph Gets Bad News On First Day Of OTA's

Steelers QB Mason Rudolph Gets Bad News On First Day Of OTA's

The Pittsburgh Steelers are finally kicking off 2026's Organized Team Activities (OTAs) on Monday. There are many question marks heading into these practices, like offensive line combinations, the quarterback situation, and many more.

Aaron Rodgers News / Field Level Media / May 18
Steelers sign QB Aaron Rodgers to one-year, $22M deal

Steelers sign QB Aaron Rodgers to one-year, $22M deal

Aaron Rodgers is back for a second season with the Steelers, officially signing a one-year deal for 2026. The Steelers announced the signing on Monday, well ahead of first-year head coach Mike McCarthy's stated goal of getting Rodgers on the field for mandatory minicamp in June.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / May 18
Steelers' Troy Fautanu And Mason McCormick Both Switch Positions On First Day Of 2026 OTAs

Steelers' Troy Fautanu And Mason McCormick Both Switch Positions On First Day Of 2026 OTAs

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a lot of questions surrounding the team as Organized Team Activities (OTAs) begin. The Aaron Rodgers saga finally came to an end when the veteran signal-caller agreed to ink a one-year deal worth up to $25 million.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / May 18
Steelers' McCarthy reportedly 'loves' this young QB amid Rodgers' return

Steelers' Mike McCarthy reportedly 'loves' this young QB amid Aaron Rodgers' return

McCarthy could be serious about giving this QB a chance to show he could serve as Rodgers' successor in 2027.

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Nick Herbig News / Steeler Nation / May 18
'They Would Franchise Tag Him': Steelers Won't Make Massive Mistake With Nick Herbig

'They Would Franchise Tag Him': Steelers Won't Make Massive Mistake With Nick Herbig

The pride of the Pittsburgh Steelers has always been built on defense, especially through the edge rushers. There have been some great edge rushers in recent memory to play for the franchise: TJ Watt, James Harrison, Joey Porter Sr., and even Alex Highsmith has been one of the higher-tier players for a few seasons now.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / May 18
Steelers may already have a replacement for Aaron Rodgers

Steelers may already have a replacement for Aaron Rodgers

Rodgers will return for another year before potentially riding into the sunset.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / May 18
Fittipaldo: Steelers Must Get Will Howard Ready as Backup — Mason Rudolph Is Not the Answer

Fittipaldo: Steelers Must Get Will Howard Ready as Backup — Mason Rudolph Is Not the Answer

The Pittsburgh Steelers have wrapped up their 2026 voluntary veteran minicamp and rookie minicamps recently. The team is getting used to Head Coach Mike McCarthy's new playbook and standards.

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25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pro Football Rumors / May 18
Aaron Rodgers Reports To Steelers’ OTAs; Latest On Contract Agreement

Aaron Rodgers Reports To Steelers’ OTAs; Latest On Contract Agreement

News broke over the weekend that Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers had once again agreed to a one-year contract. The timing of the deal was not unexpected, since it allowed Pittsburgh’s returning QB1 to take part in spring practices.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / May 18
Former NFL player blasts Steelers over contract as Rodgers reports for OTAs

Former NFL player blasts Steelers over contract as Aaron Rodgers reports for OTAs

Rodgers reportedly will earn a base salary between $22M and $23M for the 2026 season per the terms of a deal that could be worth up to $25M.

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T.J. Watt News / A to Z Sports / May 18
NFL insider hints that T.J. Watt may not have much time left with the Pittsburgh Steelers amid budding star’s upcoming contract

NFL insider hints that T.J. Watt may not have much time left with the Pittsburgh Steelers amid budding star’s upcoming contract

The NFL seems to think that sooner rather than later, the Steelers may have to move off T.J. Watt, and it could be because of one of their own players.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Football Analysis / May 18
Steelers Hire Coach Who Beat Them In Super Bowl After 9 Years Without A Playoff Win

Steelers Hire Coach Who Beat Them In Super Bowl After 9 Years Without A Playoff Win

The confetti from Super Bowl XLV fell on Mike McCarthy’s shoulders fifteen years ago. The team on the losing side that night in February 2011 wore black and gold.

Mason Rudolph News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / May 17
Mason Rudolph's Fate With Steelers Could Now Be Sealed

Mason Rudolph's Fate With Steelers Could Now Be Sealed

Aaron Rodgers' return to the Pittsburgh Steelers has potential ramifications up and down the team's depth chart at quarterback. Will Howard and Drew Allar, who otherwise would have earned a shot at winning the starting job had Rodgers not re-signed with the Steelers, will now battle it out for the backup role.

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