Aaron Rodgers' Steelers Standoff: Draft Drama

0:00On April 22nd, the Aaron Rodgers saga with the Pittsburgh Steelers is heating up as the 2026 NFL draft kicks off Thursday. Rodgers, the 42-year-old future Hall of Famer, still hasn't resigned, despite everyone expecting him back as their starter next season. He's been quiet, dragging his feet on the deal. Earlier this off-season, the Steelers brought in Mike McCarthy as their new coach after Mike Tomman stepped down. McCarthy was Rodgers' first NFL head coach with the Green Bay Packers, but their relationship soured big time. He even got fired by Rodgers squad back in 2018. Steelers owner Art Rooney II put some pressure on it back in March at the owner's meetings. He said he'd know by draft time if Rodgers was their guy for 2026. That deadline came and went with no word, turning this into a petty standoff, mostly from Rodgers side. Rodgers pulled the same move last year, waiting until June to ink the deal after rumors swirled in March. He proved solid in 2025, throwing 24 touchdowns against just seven picks at a 65.7% completion

1:06rate. Dude still elite on deep balls, too, with a 104.8 passer rating on throws over 20 yards. Looks like we might not hear anything firm until summer, as Rodgers' eyes would be his last ride in the league. The Steelers are holding steady, betting on that deep arm to elevate them. I'm Corey with The Story, and you've been listening to NFL News Today, AI, Powered Football coverage.