The Pittsburgh Steelers surprised many on Sunday by trading a second-round pick for wide receiver George Pickens, adding a Pro Bowl offensive weapon to strengthen the offense. With the receiving corps addressed, it appears Pittsburgh is turning to a new target in its quarterback search.
A majority of NFL rumors this offseason have tied Pittsburgh to Justin Fields and Russell Wilson. Both veteran quarterbacks remain on the team’s radar, but the odds of signing a veteran starter off the open market seem to be increasing. The Metcalf trade also might have influenced the quarterback search.
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On Sunday night, reports surfaced that the Steelers would make a contract offer to Sam Darnold. There will be significant competition for him, however, with the Seattle Seahawks reportedly poised to make an aggressive run at the Pro Bowl quarterback. It could be why another option has emerged.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Aaron Rodgers has emerged as a viable quarterback option for the Steelers. The future Hall of Famer is expected to engage in talks with the team this week, exploring the possibility of playing for Pittsburgh next season.
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Following his report, Schefter appeared on UnSportsmanlike where he shed more light on the situation. While he acknowledged there has been a lot of buzz suggesting Rodgers will sign with the New York Giants, the four-time MVP winner is firmly on the Steelers’ radar.
As for Fields, who was benched midseason by Pittsburgh in favor of Wilson, he is drawing significant interest from the New York Jets and reportedly wants to explore that option fully. While a return to Pittsburgh is still on the table, Darnold and Rodgers seem to be the priority options right now.
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