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Steelers Owner Sets Ultimatum for Aaron Rodgers
30 Mar
Summary
- Steelers owner expects Rodgers' decision before the 2026 NFL Draft.
- Rodgers played through multiple wrist fractures during the 2025 season.
- Quarterback uncertainty impacts Steelers' draft strategy and roster plans.
The Pittsburgh Steelers' owner, Art Rooney II, has indicated that the franchise expects a definitive decision from quarterback Aaron Rodgers regarding his future before the start of the 2026 NFL Draft in April. This call for clarity comes as the organization intensifies its roster planning, with Rodgers, aged 42, remaining undecided about his return after a one-year stint with the team.
Rodgers completed the 2025 season with solid production, including 3,322 passing yards and 24 touchdowns, but played the final six games with multiple fractures in his left wrist. This injury was a contributing factor in Pittsburgh's postseason elimination by the Houston Texans.
The Steelers' organizational need for an answer is amplified by the lack of certainty at the quarterback position, with Mason Rudolph and Will Howard considered fallback options rather than long-term solutions. Rodgers' decision will directly influence whether the team targets a quarterback early in the draft or continues to build around a veteran presence.
