Steelers' Draft Dilemma: Rodgers or Simpson?

0:00It's April 9th, welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI and ready for kickoff. With just two weeks into the 2026 NFL Draft hits Pittsburgh, the Steelers are still in limbo over Aaron Rodgers and his potential. Return. The team expects him back, but his call could shake up their whole draft board, especially at quarterback. If Rodgers suits up again, Pittsburgh might skip a QB early or pass altogether, focusing elsewhere. But no Rodgers means quarterback jumps straight to the top of their needs. On Tuesday's NFL Live, former player Mark Spears laid it out plain. The Steelers should grab a quarterback with their first pick no matter what. He's zeroed in on Ty Simpson as the franchise guy they need. Simpson ranks as the number two quarterback prospect overall. Perfect if he slies to Pittsburgh at pick 21. The 23-year-old balled out at Alabama last year as a junior, topping the NCAA in past completions and attempts. He's got sky high upside and sits nearly two decades younger than Rodgers, whose career

1:03is fading. Smart move for the Steelers to lock in that long-term future while they can.