Rodgers signed his short-term deal last offseason after Pittsburgh waited for a quarterback until June 6, and now the contract could be extended or allowed to lapse. The arrival of former Green Bay head coach Mike McCarthy in Pittsburgh this offseason could bolster Rodgersβ chances of returning for another season.
The Steelersβ QB room is currently Mason Rudolph and Will Howard (2025 sixth-round pick), making Rodgers a potential re-addition if an extension is agreed. Pittsburgh could also use the downtime to explore other options, though Rodgersβ familiarity with the offense and McCarthyβs system would be a natural fit.
Rodgers helped steady a year of change and guided the Steelers back to the playoffs in his first season in Pittsburgh. With McCarthy now aboard for 2026, another postseason push could be on the horizon, though a stable, long-term plan at quarterback would be the more likely path.
What to watch next: the March start of free agency and any ensuing talks on an extension with Rodgers, plus the Steelersβ broader plans for the quarterback position in 2026. If Rodgers isnβt retained, Pittsburgh will likely evaluate other routes to bolster the position while recalibrating its QB room.
