The Pittsburgh Steelers need a decision from Aaron Rodgers, and soon.
Rodgers is apparently still undecided about his NFL future, as there has been no word on if he plans on retiring or returning to the Steelers in 2026.
Time is of the essence for the Steelers because if Rodgers doesn't come back for any reason, Pittsburgh will have to dip into the free-agent market for a veteran quarterback and there are just days left until free agency begins.
According to Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com, the Steelers have a backup plan for Rodgers, and it is none other than Green Bay Packers quarterback Malik Willis, who Spotrac projects will land a two-year, $71 million deal in free agency.
"Great Steelers insider Nick Farabaugh says Malik Willis is the Steelers plan B option IF things go south with Aaron Rodgers," 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Filliponi relayed.
Willis is widely considered one of the most coveted signal-callers available in free agency, if not the most coveted.
The Packers signal-caller managed to revive his career in Green Bay while serving as a backup to Jordan Love. Willis was initially a third-round pick of the Tennessee Titans and looked primed to be a bust.
With the Packers, Willis showed he can make all the throws while showcasing his elite athleticism in the process. There is no doubt the Liberty product more than passed the eye test over two seasons in Green Bay.
Another attractive thing about Willis is he's only 26 years old, so he could be a long-term solution for Pittsburgh or any team that acquires his services.
That said, his sample size is still very small after appearing in just 11 games and making only three starts the past two seasons. As a result, Willis is still a gamble, especially with the kind of money he stands to make in free agency.
Nevertheless, Willis would be a welcomed addition in Pittsburgh, where the Steelers don't have a long-term solution on their roster.
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