Summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers are meeting with Drew Allar, a top quarterback prospect, ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. This move suggests the team is preparing in case their current quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, decides not to continue playing after the upcoming season.
Key Facts
- Drew Allar, a former Penn State quarterback, visited the Steelers for an official evaluation before the draft.
- The Steelers have been looking at many top quarterback prospects for the 2026 draft.
- Aaron Rodgers, the Steelers’ current quarterback, has not confirmed if he will play in 2026.
- Rodgers had a good 2024 season statistically but struggled in the playoffs.
- Rodgers is 42 years old and has hinted that 2025 might be his final season.
- The Steelers see Rodgers as a short-term player, not a long-term solution.
- Drew Allar is tall (6-foot-5) and has strong arm skills but had injuries and inconsistent college performance.
- The 2026 NFL Draft will take place in Pittsburgh from April 23 to 25.
