Steelers Eyeing Tanner McKee for QB Depth

0:00It's April 8th. From kickoff to the final whistle, this is NFL News Today, powered by AI, I'm Cory with the story. Pittsburgh Steelers are set to bring in a young quarterback before the 2026 season kicks off, either through the draft or a trade. They're looking to build death beyond Aaron Rogers, and lately, there's buzz about targeting Philadelphia Eagles backup, Tanner McKee. Earlier this offseason, the Steelers shopped around the trade market for quarterback options, but nothing stuck. Now, analysts are pushing hard for a deal with McKee, seeing him as a fresh arm to shake things up in the QB room. Fans and even folks inside the organization are fed up after cycling through short-term guys like Mitsubisky and Kenny Pickett since the end of 2021. That frustration boils over because the team still hasn't locked down a true franchise leader. McKee stands six-foot-six with real potential, having appeared in six NFL games and starting two late-season contests for the Eagles, where he went.

1:01One in one with 510 passing yards, three touchdowns, and one pick. Still, he's viewed as another bridge option, not the long-term fix. For now, the Steelers are riding with Rogers to chase wins this year, then pivoting to find their next big quarterback in 2027. Speculation will keep swirling, but they're playing their own game.