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Steelers Owner Expects Aaron Rodgers Answer Before NFL Draft

Pittsburgh’s roster and draft plans wait on whether the 42-year-old free agent returns or retires.

Overview

  • Team president Art Rooney II said Sunday he expects Rodgers to give his decision before the draft that opens in Pittsburgh on April 23.
  • Coach Mike McCarthy said Monday on The Pat McAfee Show that he talks with Rodgers weekly and described the conversations as very positive.
  • Rodgers has said there is no deadline or contract offer and that he is weighing his future as a free agent after enjoying his first year in Pittsburgh.
  • The Steelers are preparing contingencies with Mason Rudolph and Will Howard on the roster and are evaluating draft quarterbacks, with some reports floating veteran fallbacks such as Kirk Cousins.
  • Fan and media chatter has intensified, including airport clearance racks of Rodgers jerseys and a former Steeler suggesting a price near $30 million, highlighting uncertainty over timing and terms.