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Steelers Owner Gives Timeline for Aaron Rodgers Decision
Pittsburgh fans may learn of Rodgers' plans before the 2026 NFL Draft.
Mar. 29, 2026 at 11:34pm
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are still waiting to find out if Aaron Rodgers will be their quarterback in 2026, the first year under new head coach Mike McCarthy. Team owner Art Rooney II told reporters that he expects Rodgers to inform the team of his plans before the upcoming NFL Draft, which is less than a month away.
Why it matters
The Steelers' quarterback situation has been in limbo as they wait for Rodgers to decide whether he will return for another season or retire. This uncertainty has prevented the team from pursuing alternative options at the position during free agency.
The details
Rodgers, a four-time MVP, is widely expected to reunite with McCarthy, his former head coach in Green Bay. However, he has yet to make a final decision on his future. Steelers fans are eager to know how this saga will play out, especially after the lengthy wait for Rodgers to sign last offseason.
- The 2026 NFL Draft is less than a month away.
- Steelers owner Art Rooney II expects Rodgers to inform the team of his plans before the start of the draft.
The players
Art Rooney II
The owner and president of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Aaron Rodgers
A four-time NFL MVP quarterback who is currently a free agent and considering his options for the 2026 season.
Mike McCarthy
The new head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, who previously coached Rodgers with the Green Bay Packers.
What they’re saying
“I still expect that. I expect we'll get an answer before the draft.”
— Art Rooney II, Steelers Owner/President
What’s next
If Rodgers chooses to retire before the draft, the Steelers will need to address the quarterback position early in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The takeaway
The Steelers' quarterback situation remains in limbo as they wait for Rodgers to make a decision on his future. While it's a positive sign that the team expects to have an answer before the draft, the prolonged uncertainty has prevented them from pursuing alternative options at the position.
