The Pittsburgh Steelers are off to a strong start in the surprisingly weak AFC North, and even after a troubling Week 7 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, they still have a fairly comfortable lead atop the division.
A big reason for the spirited start has been the performance of quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who has done so well that the Steelers reportedly could “rethink” their plans for next season.
According to ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler, if the veteran is open to it, the Steelers might want him back.
“In fact, Rodgers’ stint in Pittsburgh has gone so well that the team could rethink its 2026 quarterback plans. The Steelers will scour the draft market for the QB of the future, for sure. They are already doing so. But if you ask people with the team whether they’d entertain the notion of Rodgers in the black-and-gold in 2026, the answer would be a resounding yes. He has maintained his elite ability to throw the football. Now, it’s a long season, Rodgers is 41 and what he does next year is anyone’s guess. I certainly don’t think any sweeping determinations have been made. But the marriage has been a successful one for both parties, and perhaps that continues beyond this season,” Fowler wrote.
Rodgers has acknowledged that this would likely be his final NFL season, but through six games, he looks rejuvenated.
The 41-year-old has 14 touchdown passes and is on pace for his best statistical campaign in years.
He has brought new life to an offense that hasn’t had the right quarterback since Ben Roethlisberger retired, and if he can end Pittsburgh’s long playoff-win drought, he likely would be welcomed back with open arms.
