Steelers Owner Updates Aaron Rodgers Situation

0:00On April 21st, Steelers owner Art Rooney II just dropped some updates on Aaron Rogers in his future with the team. On the DVE morning show, Rooney said they're still in talks, but Rogers has shared his timeline and plans for the next couple weeks. They expect an answer soon, though not before the NFL draft kicks off. Rooney hinted that organized team activities starting May 18th could be right around the resolution time. He called it getting warm when asked about that date, so things feel close without being final yet. The Steelers have run their whole offseason betting on Rogers, suiting up for the 2026 season. They skip chasing other veteran quarterbacks, leaving them all in on this one guy after building a real relationship with him. That puts Pittsburgh in a tight spot if Rogers retires instead. They'd lean on Will Howard, Mason Rudolph, or maybe a mid-round rookie, which isn't the setup for battling in the AFC. Last offseason they took a similar gamble and it paid off, so they've earned some trust. A 42-year-old Rogers isn't flawless, but right now it's their top play to stay competitive.

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