The league’s owners meetings just wrapped up in Phoenix, Arizona. Steelers fans got to hear from Omar Khan and Mike McCarthy, who peddled many of the same answers but also gave some insight on other aspects of the roster. Unfortunately, the Steelers came out of those meetings still without an answer from Aaron Rodgers on his intentions for the 2026 season.
However, that may just be a formality. According to Yahoo Sports’ Andrew Siciliano, who attended the league meetings, the vibe seems to be pointing toward a Rodgers reunion.
“I can’t say anything definitive, because the Steelers don’t know anything definitive. The belief around the annual meeting is still that Aaron Rodgers will be a Pittsburgh Steeler this year, and that it’s the Steelers or nobody,” Siciliano said earlier this week on his Inside Coverage podcast.
It sure seems to be pointing that way. Rodgers hasn’t spoken publicly since appearing on The Pat McAfee Show a few weeks ago, one that proved he was nowhere close to a decision. But this week, McCarthy spoke plenty about how often he’s been having conversations with Rodgers. Ones that he feels are very productive.
However, it is Aaron Rodgers, who made the Steelers wait until just before minicamp last year. The Steelers reportedly expected an answer in March, but that obviously hasn’t come. Now, Art Rooney II has pegged the 2026 NFL Draft as the next deadline for a Rodgers answer. We’ll see if Rodgers lets them know by then. For obvious reasons, it would be helpful if he did.
If he doesn’t, the Steelers’ options are starting to dwindle. Kirk Cousins, who a few reporters mentioned as a possible Plan B, is now reportedly heading to the Las Vegas Raiders. Cousins is another potential option now off the market while the Steelers wait on Rodgers.
There is still the draft, and the Steelers do have Will Howard, whom the coaching staff seems to love. And with 12 draft picks, the Steelers can bring in another developmental quarterback if they choose. So it’s not entirely Aaron Rodgers or bust. But the Steelers would clearly like an answer sooner than later. Whenever it comes, Siciliano thinks things are pointing to a reunion.
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