Steelers Held Hostage by Rodgers

0:00It's April 21st, I'm Cory with the story. This is NFL News Today, driven by AI and built for football fans. Pittsburgh Steelers owner, Art Rooney, the second flipped the script on Aaron Rogers. At the NFL Annual Meeting in Phoenix, he said he talked to Rogers and expected him to sign before the draft on April 23rd. But now Rooney admits it might not happen that soon, just sometime in the near future, one way or another. This year Rogers pulled the same move, dragging his feet until June 7th, before signing right before minicamp. He still threw for over 3,000 yards, 24 touchdowns, and led them to the division title over Baltimore. This offseason, Steelers kicked off voluntary minicamp on April 20th, with rookie Will Howard stepping up as the top quarterback. Fans and pundits are ripping the Steelers for getting held hostage by Rogers. Critics call it a sad situation they created themselves, pinning their hopes on a 40-year-old vet, with no backup plan after free agency dried up.

1:01They watched other quarterbacks get snapped up, by Kirk Cousins landing with the Raiders on a deal, guaranteeing $20 million in 2026. Geno Smith traded to the Jets, and Kyler Murray joining the Vikings at League Minimum. With the draft hitting their own city in just two days, and their 21st overall pick likely going to a wide receiver, Pittsburgh still has no. Another answer a quarterback, leaving everyone guessing what comes next.