Steelers' QB Dilemma: Rodgers or Rookies?

0:00On April 30, Pittsburgh Steelers rolled into the offseason with major buzz as one of the NFL's hottest teams and it got louder when they showed. Mike Tomman the door and brought in Mike McCarthy as the new head coach. Now the big question hanging over this historic franchise is who starts at quarterback in 2026? Rodgers looked like a lock to resign for another run, but the NFL draft came and went without a peep from him on his future, leaving everything wide. Open, Steelers president Art Rooney II stays optimistic, saying he figures a decision drops in the next few weeks, even if it's taken longer than expected. The team clearly wants Rodgers back, building their free agency and draft picks around him playing, but his health and commitment aren't guaranteed. If Rodgers hangs it up, Pittsburgh turns to rookies like Will Howard, their day three pick from 2025, or Drew Aller, the 20. 26th-3rd-rounder solid college stars, but untested pros, forcing the Steelers to lean into youth while their vets still chase rings.