The Pittsburgh Steelers still have no idea who their starting quarterback will be in 2026.
Aaron Rodgers hasn't made a decision on his football future yet, as the future Hall of Famer will likely either return to Pittsburgh or retire.
Even if Rodgers decides to re-sign with the Steelers and serve as their starter this upcoming season, Bleacher Report's Moe Moton believes the team should consider trading for San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones.
"The Pittsburgh Steelers might be one of the teams that inquired about Jones. They will likely have to pay a steep price for him, but the 27-year-old could be a solution that keeps them out of quarterback limbo for the foreseeable future," Moton said.
"Even if Aaron Rodgers returns to Pittsburgh, the Steelers can sign Jones to an extension before 2027, giving them a long-term quarterback plan."
Jones raised his stock a lot in 2025, starting eight games for the 49ers in place of an injured Brock Purdy and posting a 5-3 record with 13 touchdowns and six interceptions. The former first-round pick kept San Francisco's season alive and showed he deserves another chance as a starter.
Due to his admirable play filling in for Purdy this past season, Jonea has been receiving trade interest, but the 49ers' asking price for the veteran signal-caller is reportedly "astronomical", per The Athletic's Dianna Russini.
Nevertheless, Pittsburgh should look into trading for Jones, especially if Rodgers doesn't return.
Jones would be a solid bridge for the Steelers and could end up establishing himself as a long-term option if he plays well. Additionally, he's on a cheap deal that will expire after 2026, so there's no long-term risk in trading for him.
However, if Rodgers does end up being the Steelers' starting signal-caller this year, it doesn't make much sense to trade for Jones and stash him on the bench. Pittsburgh should only trade for the 27-year-old if they envision him as the starter for 2026.
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