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New Aaron Rodgers Rumors on Timeline for Decision on Retirement, Steelers Return amid NFL Draft Week
Bleacher Report • • sports
Key Points:
- The Pittsburgh Steelers are facing uncertainty at the quarterback position as veteran Aaron Rodgers has not yet decided whether he will retire or return for the 2026 season, with no expected decision before the NFL draft begins Thursday.
- Rodgers' contract is reportedly not the issue delaying his decision, and the Steelers will start offseason workouts with new head coach Mike McCarthy, with sixth-round pick Will Howard expected to take first-team reps in Rodgers' absence.
- Team owner Art Rooney II hoped for clarity from Rodgers before the draft, and teammates like Cam Heyward have publicly urged Rodgers to return, emphasizing the team's desire to continue with him.
- Despite the uncertainty, the Steelers possess a league-high 12 draft picks and may use later selections to target a quarterback, while B/R's NFL Scouting Department predicts they will select USC wide receiver Makai Lemon with the No. 21 overall pick.
