Pittsburgh Steelers evaluate options after Aaron Rodgers' final season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 5:57 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026

The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to assess their quarterback situation as Aaron Rodgers plays his final NFL season. The team recently brought in a new coach, Mike McCarthy, and has enhanced its offensive line to support Rodgers. With this being Rodgers' last year, McCarthy is looking at quarterbacks Will Howard and Drew Allar to determine their future roles. Should Rodgers perform well, he will complete the season, leaving the Steelers to evaluate Allar, Howard, and potential draft options for 2027. If Rodgers struggles, the Steelers may have to make earlier decisions regarding their quarterback lineup.
- •Aaron Rodgers plays his last NFL season with the Steelers.
- •Mike McCarthy is the Steelers' new head coach.
- •Steelers assess quarterbacks Will Howard and Drew Allar.
- •Rodgers' performance will influence the team's decisions moving forward.
- •Steelers finished atop the AFC North last season.
- 5:57 PMYahoo Sports — Aaron Rodgers' final season could force a major Steelers decision
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