Steelers Shake Up Draft Plans in Latest Mock

Pittsburgh faces uncertainty at QB with Rodgers' future unclear.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 12:50am

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The Pittsburgh Steelers' offense under new head coach Mike McCarthy is a major question mark, largely due to the uncertainty surrounding the team's quarterback situation. With Aaron Rodgers' future still up in the air, the Steelers are left to choose between Mason Rudolph and Will Howard as potential starters in 2026.

Why it matters

The Steelers hired Mike McCarthy with the expectation that he could develop a young quarterback, something his predecessor Mike Tomlin struggled to do. How the team addresses the QB position in the upcoming draft will be a franchise-altering decision.

The details

The Steelers are in a precarious position at quarterback, with Aaron Rodgers' future with the team still uncertain. That leaves Mason Rudolph and Will Howard as the top options to start under center for Pittsburgh in 2026 under new head coach Mike McCarthy.

  • The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled for April 24-26.

The players

Mike McCarthy

The new head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, hired to help develop the team's young quarterback.

Mike Tomlin

The former head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, who was unable to find a long-term solution at quarterback during his tenure.

Aaron Rodgers

The veteran quarterback whose future with the Steelers remains uncertain.

Mason Rudolph

A quarterback currently on the Steelers' roster who could be in the mix to start in 2026.

Will Howard

Another quarterback on the Steelers' roster who is a potential starting option for the team in 2026.

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What’s next

The Steelers will look to address their quarterback situation in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, which could include selecting a quarterback with one of their early picks.

The takeaway

The Steelers' decision on how to handle the quarterback position will be a franchise-altering move, as they look to find a long-term solution to lead the offense under new head coach Mike McCarthy.