Overview
- Drew Allar, drafted 76th overall, was the only quarterback at Pittsburgh’s rookie minicamp, which McCarthy said Saturday let coaches push him through roughly 35 team snaps.
- The coach praised Allar as a physically gifted thrower and said the staff is changing his fundamentals, emphasizing cleaner footwork so he can read and release the ball faster.
- Following Saturday’s work, a practice clip highlighting Allar’s slow steps spread online, and the rookie said he is rebuilding his lower‑body mechanics “from the ground up.”
- General manager Omar Khan said talks with Aaron Rodgers remain positive, and the club’s unrestricted free‑agent tender preserves leverage if the veteran delays a decision past the league’s July deadline.
- Several outlets report Allar is unlikely to see meaningful snaps in 2026 if Rodgers returns, with Will Howard and Mason Rudolph also competing for roles and giving the staff veteran options.