Pittsburgh Steelers gave Aaron Rodgers a draft deadline

The Pittsburgh Steelers informed Aaron Rodgers that they would like an answer before the NFL Draft, according to Josina Anderson.

Anderson implied the Steelers received the answer they may have wanted, which is part of why they did not select a quarterback like Shedeur Sanders.

“I’m told the Steelers communicated with Aaron Rodgers at the beginning of the week that they would like to receive an answer from him before the Draft (at least 48 hours), per league source,” Anderson tweeted.

Rodgers said on the Pat McAfee Show last week that he was working through personal issues and could not commit to signing with a team just yet.

“I am trying to be open to everything and not specifically attached to a decision. I’m not holding anyone hostage,” Rodgers said. “I’ve been upfront from the beginning. I don’t mean any disrespect to anyone on a team. I’m just going through a lot in my personal life that has to take [priority}. I don’t think it was fair to the Steelers or anyone while I deal with a lot of things off the field. The people that know, know. The people that don’t, make up (expletive) about me.”

Rodgers’ wait continues, and the Steelers have yet to close the door on him fully. Even if the team drafts a middle-round quarterback, they will likely continue to go after Rodgers. The four-time MVP’s options include the Steelers, retirement, or waiting for another spot to open up.

Yet, Pittsburgh passing on someone like Sanders and Jaxson Dart would seem to signal they believe Rodgers is playing and will eventually sign. Meanwhile, they will put their eggs in the basket for the 2026 quarterback class, where they are almost certain to take a swing as they remain in quarterback limbo.