The Pittsburgh Steelers waited until the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft to select a quarterback, picking Ohio State’s Will Howard, a National Champion. Despite the late-round selection, the move stirred speculation about the team’s plans at the position—especially for the upcoming season. Recent comments from team leadership may have offered a clue.
Throughout the draft, the Steelers fielded several questions about Aaron Rodgers and the possibility of him joining the team. Head coach Mike Tomlin and team president Art Rooney II confirmed that discussions with the 41-year-old quarterback are still ongoing and suggested that progress may be on the horizon.
“We’re still getting the same signals—that he wants to come here,” Rooney said. “I think we may hear something soon, especially with the offseason program getting started. If he’s coming, we’d like him here sooner rather than later.”
Tomlin echoed that sentiment in an interview with Rich Eisen, reassuring fans. “We’ve had positive conversations. We’re confident in our quarterback plan,” he said, while acknowledging the uncertainty still surrounding the situation. “We’re excited about what might be coming, but I don’t have more to share at the moment.”
While fans may feel anxious, the Steelers seem composed. Their tone has shifted from uncertain to optimistic, suggesting they have a solid reason for their confidence.
Even if they see Will Howard as a future option, they’re not counting on him to start in 2025—it’s unlikely they’d build a win-now roster around a rookie taken so late. Instead, their comments strongly imply they’re expecting Rodgers to join the team. He may have been waiting to see how the draft unfolded or if other teams—like Minnesota or the Giants—would make a move.
But with Sam Howell now in Minnesota and Jaxson Dart headed to the Giants, Pittsburgh stands alone—and they seem to believe Rodgers will end up in black and gold.
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