Overview
- Aaron Rodgers remains a free agent after his one-year deal expired, and Pittsburgh used a rare right-of-first-refusal tender that protects its rights if he signs elsewhere before camp.
- CBS Sports analyst Garrett Podell ranked Pittsburgh’s quarterbacks as the NFL’s No. 3 worst without Rodgers and predicted third-round rookie Drew Allar could start if Rodgers does not return.
- The current depth chart features Mason Rudolph as the only passer with regular-season experience, with 2025 pick Will Howard yet to take an NFL snap and 2026 draftee Allar viewed as developmental.
- Heavy floated a trade idea for Eagles backup Tanner McKee as a possible upgrade, though Philadelphia has resisted dealing him and GM Howie Roseman called McKee “incredible security” even after adding Andy Dalton.
- New head coach Mike McCarthy has stressed designing an offense to help his quarterback, and some outlets warn the team’s 21-year run of winning seasons could end if the position is not stabilized.