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Steelers Making Plans at Quarterback if Aaron Rodgers Doesn't Return

Steelers Making Plans at Quarterback if Aaron Rodgers Doesn't Return

Summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers are waiting for Aaron Rodgers to decide if he will return for the 2026 season. If Rodgers does not return, the team plans to give Will Howard a chance to earn the starting quarterback position during the offseason. There is interest from other teams, such as the Minnesota Vikings, in acquiring Rodgers.

Key Facts

  • The Steelers want Aaron Rodgers to return for the 2026 season.
  • Rodgers played well for the Steelers last season with 3,322 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions.
  • The team is considering Will Howard, a 2025 sixth-round pick, as a potential starting quarterback if Rodgers does not return.
  • The Steelers are in no rush to resolve the situation and are focusing on developing Will Howard.
  • Other teams, like the Minnesota Vikings, are interested in signing Rodgers.
  • Vikings running back Aaron Jones has publicly expressed interest in bringing Rodgers to Minnesota.
  • Sam Darnold, a former Steelers quarterback, recently won a Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks.
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