To support his bold take, Rapoport referenced Steelers President Art Rooney II's comments about being confident Rodgers will sign with the Steelers. The insider clarified that the only time he felt unsure of the signing was when he heard the four-time MVP discuss retirement as a possibility.

With the Pittsburgh Steelers selecting national champion Will Howard in the Draft, their quarterback room now consists of him, Mason Rudolph, and Skylar Thompson. And supposedly Aaron Rodgers. The Steelers are still in the running to acquire the four-time MVP next season,

For a piece published late Sunday night, ESPN's Brooke Pryor made note of the Pittsburgh Steelers "passing on a quarterback four times before finally selecting 24-year-old developmental prospect Will Howard out of Ohio State in the sixth round" of the 2025 NFL Draft.