Pittsburgh Steelers ownership is waiting for Aaron Rodgers to make up his mind about his football future.
Team owner and president Art Rooney II spoke with media Tuesday during the NFL’s annual meetings in Phoenix, saying he believes the veteran quarterback will soon decide whether to return to Pittsburgh, hang up his cleats, or sign with another team.
“I have not talked to him,” Rooney said to reporters. “Coach (Mike McCarthy) has been in contact with him pretty regularly, and I think a decision is probably coming soon.”
When reporters asked if Rodgers would make his choice before the upcoming NFL draft, Rooney responded, “I would say by the draft, I expect an answer, yeah.”
The 42-year-old quarterback came to Pittsburgh last year following 18 years with Green Bay and two seasons with the New York Jets. Rodgers led the Steelers to a 10-7 record and an AFC North championship, though their season ended with a disappointing 30-6 playoff defeat to Houston. Following that loss, head coach Mike Tomlin stepped down.
Earlier on Tuesday, McCarthy declined to discuss any timeline for Rodgers’ decision when speaking with reporters. During a March 4 appearance on the Pat McAfee Show, Rodgers mentioned that no one had given him a specific deadline.
Pittsburgh has already re-signed veteran quarterback Mason Rudolph, who previously played 26 games for the team with 14 starts between 2019-21, 2023, and 2025. Will Howard remains the only other quarterback currently under contract.
Last season, the four-time MVP and 10-time Pro Bowl selection threw for 3,322 yards with 24 touchdowns and seven interceptions while completing 65.7% of his attempts.
The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled for April 23-25, with Pittsburgh holding the 21st overall selection.
