Steelers Lose Cousins, Eye Carr as Rodgers' Replacement

0:00On April 3rd, Pittsburgh Steelers just lost a big backup quarterback option. Kirk Cousin signed a five-year deal worth $172 million with the Las Vegas Raiders, but it's really more like a one-year. $20 million set up. The Steelers had him on their radar as Plan B if Aaron Rogers hangs it up. They even called about trading for Cousins a year back and kept tabs this offseason. Now he's gone, leaving them hanging while Rogers drags his feet on a decision. Most folks figure Rogers suits up for another year in the Steel City, but until he commits, the front office is scrambling. Fans and analysts are buzzing about the uncertainty at the most important spot. Without a solid veteran ready, any Rogers retirement could shake the whole roster. Impact hits hard, since Pittsburgh needs stability behind their starter. Enter, Derrick Carr, as the next hot name from the New Orleans Saints. This guy's a proven vet with 11 years under his belt, 4 pro bowls, 257 touchdowns, and just over 3,000 yards with.

1:0225 scores in his last full year. Healthy, he brings real upside, maybe even more than Cousins. Teams say a trade could be cheap, like a Day 3 draft pick, and they might rework his cap hit down the line. With one more mystery name floating around if Rogers bows out, Pittsburgh's plotting every angle to keep the engine running smooth. This has been NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.