With uncertainty looming over Aaron Rodgers’ return, the Steelers are exploring shot-caller options at the NFL Combine. As per reports, they had a chance to meet with three quarterbacks, who are a few of the top prospects in the 2026 quarterback draft class.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are creating contingency plans at the quarterback position, given the possibility that Aaron Rodgers either retires this offseason or after the 2026 campaign.

Free-agent quarterbacks like Garoppolo and Marcus Mariota probably won’t be signed as starters, but could be high-priority backups. Garoppolo barely played the last two seasons with the Rams, but spending two seasons with head coach Sean McVay can’t be a bad thing. He’s a reliable vet with positive starting experience.

While the odds are reportedly increasing that Aaron Rodgers will return in 2026, the outlook doesn’t seem nearly as promising for one of the Steelers’ top wide receivers. This is the same receiver who hauled in a 26-yard game-winning touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 18,

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Aaron Rodgers is more likely than not to play in 2026 for the Pittsburgh Steelers, but don’t rule out the Minnesota Vikings. ESPN’s Adam Schefter referred to Rodgers and Minnesota’s flirtation last year and that could come to fruition this offseason.

An injury-riddled season put JJ McCarthy’s role with the Minnesota Vikings in question. With top heads openly admitting they are exploring potential options, many wondered whether the franchise would consider landing quarterback Aaron Rodgers.