Former NFL executive Mike Tannenbaum has asserted that the Pittsburgh Steelers plan to shift focus from relying on older players to a more aggressive, long-term development approach.
It's no secret that new HC Mike McCarthy and multiple Pittsburgh players want Rodgers to run it back with the Steelers for at least one more campaign.
Aaron Rodgers played well for a 42-year-old this past season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He threw for over 3,000 yards, had 24 touchdown passes, just seven interceptions, and led the team to a 10-6 record.
Once again, it is time for the Pittsburgh Steelers to play the worst game in the NFL, called needing a quarterback. At this point, every option is on the table.
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Is Rodgers trending toward this decision regarding his future?
Albert Breer of SI writes that he would be surprised if the Bengals retain DE Trey Hendrickson after he only appeared in seven games. Hendrickson’s contract was officially voided on February 12.
Aaron Rodgers is expected by many to come back to the Pittsburgh Steelers for 2026. But we can’t be too sure now, can we? ESPN’s Brooke Pryor reported Rodgers is likely going to give it more go under Mike McCarthy, who was just hired as Pittsburgh’s new coach.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have a lot of questions to answer about the future of the franchise this offseason, especially at the quarterback position. There's no real way of knowing whether or not Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will return for the 2026 NFL season, as he hasn't made his plans clear on this yet publicly.
Following a saga that seemed to flirt with becoming a messy situation, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Watt agreed to a three-year, $123M deal that included $108M guaranteed before veteran Steelers players began reporting to training camp last summer.
If the Pittsburgh Steelers can't persuade Aaron Rodgers to return, they could set their sights on another veteran quarterback who was out of commission last season.
Months of Steelers-Aaron Rodgers rumors swirled during the 2025 offseason. The future Hall of Fame quarterback did not end up joining the Steelers until June, just before minicamp.
The New York Jets made a bold decision last year to cut ties with Aaron Rodgers and sign Justin Fields as his replacement. While cutting ties with Rodgers may have been the best move, signing Fields wasn't.
New Browns HC Todd Monken said when he was hired that he is “intrigued” by the possibility of working with QB Deshaun Watson. Monken explained that he’s
The Pittsburgh Steelers are in the hunt for a quarterback of the future. After another year of a bridge quarterback in Aaron Rodgers, the Steeler shave another decision to make when it comes to the team's passer.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a lot of work ahead of them in what will ultimately become the most tumultuous offseason the franchise has seen in a very long time.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been a frustrating team for its fans over the last several seasons.
Who says Aaron Rodgers rumors connecting him to the Minnesota Vikings aren't going to run rampant again this offseason? Well, nobody. That's why we're writing another story about the possibility of the 42-year-old wearing purple and gold next season.
The Pittsburgh Steelers might have competition for Aaron Rodgers this offseason. Rodgers proved this past season that h's still capable of playing at a high level, completing 65.7% of his passes for 3,322 yards with 24 touchdowns and seven interceptions.
Last offseason, the Steelers were willing to wait until June to officially sign Rodgers to serve as their starting quarterback for the 2025 season.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are stuck in quarterback purgatory. Many analysts say that their best option for the position in 2026 is 42-year-old Aaron Rodgers coming off of a steep physical decline.
Since the season ended, there has been more buzz that the Steelers want QB Aaron Rodgers to return and play under former HC Mike McCarthy in 2026. Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk reiterated this thought, saying they definitely want Rodgers to return for another year.
Would Steelers players welcome Rodgers back for a second season with the team?
With former Packers head coach Mike McCarthy finding his way to Pittsburgh (after a five-year layover in Dallas), there’s been speculation that former Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who found his way to Pittsburgh a year earlier, could have a new motivation to return to the team in 2026.
Signs are pointing toward Aaron Rodgers playing another season for the Pittsburgh Steelers after all. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, “the odds are increasing” that Rodgers will return for another season in Pittsburgh.
According to Tom Pelissero, the odds may be increasing that QB Aaron Rodgers returns for another season with the Steelers. Pelissero explains Rodgers has had several conversations with new Steelers HC Mike McCarthy, someone he obviously is already very familiar with.
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