Overview

• Aaron Rodgers signed a one-year deal to be Pittsburgh’s starting quarterback in 2025 and has indicated plans to retire after the season.
• Former NFL executive Mike Tannenbaum predicted that sixth-round rookie Will Howard could replace Rodgers as the starter by December based on his college performance and the team’s offensive line struggles.
• Eric Mangini publicly questioned Rodgers’ late arrival and limited participation in offseason workouts, calling his commitment to the Steelers “disingenuous.”
• Under coach Mike Tomlin and GM Omar Khan the Steelers have been stockpiling draft assets as they eye the 2026 quarterback class for a long-term successor.
• ESPN’s Matt Miller projected Pittsburgh selecting South Carolina’s LaNorris Sellers with the No. 16 overall pick in his 2026 mock draft.