Overview
- ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports Rodgers has not decided on 2026 and he does not expect a swift resolution.
- Both Rodgers and the Steelers are open to a reunion, with recent coverage characterizing a return as likely though not guaranteed.
- McCarthy favors Rodgers from their Green Bay tenure and views him as a bridge while the team develops alternatives.
- Pittsburgh has evaluated 2026 draft quarterbacks and, per Fowler, it likes backup Will Howard; Mason Rudolph remains in the mix.
- Rodgers posted 3,322 yards with 24 touchdowns and seven interceptions in 2025, but reporters note his decisions have stretched into summer before.