Steelers Reveal Aaron Rodgers Decision Timeline

Steelers owner Art Rooney II says Rodgers will make his decision before the NFL Draft.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 10:08pm

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The Pittsburgh Steelers are eagerly awaiting quarterback Aaron Rodgers' decision on whether he will play in the 2026 NFL season. Steelers owner Art Rooney II revealed that Rodgers told the team he would not take as long to make his decision this year as he did last year, and Rooney expects Rodgers to make his decision before the upcoming NFL Draft.

Why it matters

The Steelers' quarterback room currently consists of Will Howard and Mason Rudolph, so Rodgers' decision will have a major impact on the team's plans for the upcoming season. If Rodgers decides to retire or play elsewhere, the Steelers will need to explore other options at the quarterback position.

The details

Steelers owner Art Rooney II said that when he and general manager Omar Khan spoke with Rodgers, the four-time MVP told them he wouldn't take as long to make his decision this year as he did last year. Rooney expects Rodgers to make his decision before the NFL Draft, which is roughly three weeks away.

  • Rodgers told the Steelers he wouldn't take as long to make his decision this year as he did last year.

The players

Aaron Rodgers

A four-time NFL MVP quarterback who is currently a free agent after playing for the Green Bay Packers for his entire career.

Art Rooney II

The owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Omar Khan

The general manager of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Will Howard

A quarterback on the Pittsburgh Steelers' roster.

Mason Rudolph

A quarterback on the Pittsburgh Steelers' roster.

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What they’re saying

“When I talked to him and [general manager] Omar [Khan] talked to him, he told us he wasn't going to take as long this year as he did last year [to make a decision].”

— Art Rooney II, Owner, Pittsburgh Steelers

What’s next

The Steelers will wait for Rodgers to make his decision before the upcoming NFL Draft, which is roughly three weeks away. If Rodgers decides not to return, the Steelers will need to explore other options at the quarterback position.

The takeaway

Aaron Rodgers' decision on his future will have a significant impact on the Pittsburgh Steelers' plans for the 2026 NFL season. The Steelers are hoping Rodgers will return, but they need to be prepared to move forward with other options if he decides to retire or play elsewhere.