Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy and general manager Omar Khan are comfortable playing the waiting game with Aaron Rodgers. At least a little while longer.
For his latest mailbag published on Thursday, Steelers reporter Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette seemed to address such theories.
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ ongoing search for stability at quarterback has once again become a major talking point across the NFL world. With uncertainty still lingering around the position, the franchise has found itself at the center of scrutiny as fans and analysts debate whether the organization has done enough to secure a long-term answer.
The Steelers used the rare unrestricted free agent right-of-first-refusal tender on QB Aaron Rodgers earlier this week, as the veteran remains undecided about his status for 2026.
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Regardless of whether Aaron Rodgers returns for another season, the Pittsburgh Steelers need to think about the future. That's why they rolled the dice on Penn State's Drew Allar.
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.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are banking on Allar's upside, but they may have to accept he is what he is.
The Pittsburgh Steelers made an investment for their future when they selected Allar in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan was left with some egg on his face after it was learned that he was on the phone with USC wide receiver Makai Lemon right as the Philadelphia Eagles leapfrogged the Steelers in the 2026 NFL Draft order so that the Eagles could select Lemon.
The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to find themselves in a waiting game surrounding Aaron Rodgers. Ahead of the 2025 season, this same waiting saga played out before Rodgers eventually signed with Pittsburgh and helped lead the team to an AFC North title.
The Pittsburgh Steelers entered the 2026 NFL Draft with a clear plan. Add playmakers, reinforce the trenches, and fix problem areas like special teams.
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.
Mike Tomlin walked away from the Pittsburgh Steelers in January 2026 after 19 consecutive seasons without a single losing record. That streak is second only to Tom Landry’s 21, and no coach has ever begun a career with a longer run.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are bringing in one of the larger rookie classes in the league after making 10 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Steelers were able to fill a majority of their remaining roster holes as a result, but they notably opted not to address the inside linebacker position.
As was the case at this time one year ago, the Pittsburgh Steelers are still waiting for a decision from free agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Even though the Steelers’ 2025 season ended nearly four months ago, Aaron Rodgers still hasn’t been able to make a final decision on his playing future.
Philadelphia moved up one spot and walked away with the wide receiver Pittsburgh reportedly wanted. Omar Khan sat on 12 picks, the most in the NFL, and took an offensive tackle instead.
The Pittsburgh Steelers might not be all-in on selecting a quarterback in the first round of the 2027 NFL Draft after all. In his weekly Steelers chat,
Using the tender ensures that Pittsburgh will receive a compensatory draft pick if Rodgers signs with another team before July 22 or the first day of the club's training camp, whichever comes later.
The Pittsburgh Steelers' decision to place a rarely-used unrestricted free agent tender on Aaron Rodgers sparked a variety of takes regarding the future of the veteran quarterback.
With Aaron Rodgers’ status for the 2026 season still uncertain, the Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for a developing quarterback competition, as early discussion centers on whether Will Howard or rookie Drew Allar gives the team its best option to open the year.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are in the same exact spot they were at this time last year: waiting for Aaron Rodgers to either retire or commit to the team. The fans were promised that this year would be different, but in reality, it's the same thing happening all over again.
If there was any concern as to why wide receiver George Pickens had not signed his franchise tag with the Dallas Cowboys, it can officially be put to bed.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have undergone a massive coaching staff change. Long-time head coach Mike Tomlin stepped down after another playoff loss, this time to the Houston Texans in the Wild Card Round this past January.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have heavily invested in their offensive line ever since Omar Khan took over as general manager. Broderick Jones, Zach Frazier, Mason McCormick, and Troy Fautanu have all been drafted with valuable capital, alongside later round swings like Spencer Anderson.
The Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to terms with a key free agent during the legal tampering period, but he has yet to sign his deal. Could the Steelers have moved on?
In a somewhat surprising turn of events, the Pittsburgh Steelers placed the unrestricted free agent tender on Aaron Rodgers. Is there a message behind the move?
The 2026 NFL Draft has come and gone and the Pittsburgh Steelers added 10 new names to their roster. Not all 10 are going to make the team their rookie season, but a lot of them will.
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