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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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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.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / May 18

'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.

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How many of the active NFL players who have rushed for 1,000 or more yards in a season can you name in five minutes?

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Steelers may already have a replacement for Aaron Rodgers

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

Aaron Rodgers' return means Steelers are destined for more of the same

Why Mason Rudolph shouldn't be odd man out in Steelers' QB room

Aaron Rodgers returning to Steelers is a bigger win than you think

The 'Multiple 4K-yard NFL seasons' quiz

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

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

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

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / May 18

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.

Aaron Rodgers News / Pro Football Rumors / May 18

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.

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.

How Steelers reportedly feel about supposed Aaron Rodgers, Mike McCarthy concerns

Aaron Rodgers returning to Steelers is a bigger win than you think

What Aaron Rodgers returning to Steelers means for their Super Bowl odds

The 'Multiple 4K-yard NFL seasons' quiz

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander repeats as MVP; Aaron Rai wins PGA Championship; Aaron Rodgers to play in 2026

Plus NBA conference finals set as Cavs knock out Pistons

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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.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / May 18

How Steelers reportedly feel about supposed Rodgers, McCarthy concerns

How Steelers reportedly feel about supposed Aaron Rodgers, Mike McCarthy concerns

The relationship between McCarthy and Rodgers reportedly soured across their final seasons together with the Green Bay Packers from 2006 through much of the 2018 campaign.

Why Mason Rudolph shouldn't be odd man out in Steelers' QB room

Aaron Rodgers' return means Steelers are destined for more of the same

Aaron Rodgers returning to Steelers is a bigger win than you think

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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

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.

Mason Rudolph News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / May 17

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.