Pittsburgh went 10-7 and made the playoffs in 2024 under quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. Wilson signed with the New York Giants while Fields went to the Jets to replace Rodgers, so the position is open for the taking.

Rodgers has met with the team's top brass and saw his other potential NFL options whittled away as other quarterback-needy teams made decisions, but has yet to make a final decision. While reports indicate that the Steelers are confidence he will ultimately sign in Pittsburgh, Rodgers has kept the team waiting.

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Ohio State quarterback Will Howard to a rookie contract, the team announced Friday. The Steelers selected the West Chester native with the 185th overall pick in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Financial terms were not disclosed.