Steelers Wait for Rodgers' Decision, Eye Howard as Backup

0:00It's March 26. From kickoff to the final whistle, this is NFL News Today, powered by AI, on Cori with the story. The Pittsburgh Steelers are still in limbo over their quarterback spot as they wait for Aaron Rogers to decide his future. The 42-year-old signal caller might return for a second year with the team or step away into retirement, and right now, no one knows which way. He'll go, team leaders have stuck to a patient game plan, giving Rogers all the time he needs without pushing for a quick call. With free agency wrapping up in the NFL draft just around the corner, that leaves them without a clear starter under center. General manager Omar Khan shared at the NFL Combine that this won't drag on like last season, and folks expect some word from Rogers before draft. Nigh hits? If Rogers hangs it up, the Steelers plan to hand a real shot to Young Will Howard, their six-round draft pick from a national championship squad. Howard's been last year soaking up knowledge behind Rogers, earning praise from coach

1:00Mike McCarthy, who sees big potential there. They likely add competition with guys like Mason Rudolph, but Howard holds the edge. For now, Pittsburgh stays steady, prepping for whatever comes next while keeping their eyes on that key decision.