Steelers' new WR unsure over QB position in 2026

Jan 12, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) throws during the first half of an AFC Wild Card Round game against the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

The Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback situation is a fascinating watch, mainly because no one knows what Aaron Rodgers will do.

The veteran is currently taking his time over making a decision on his future, and the franchise appears content to wait.

With Will Howard and Mason Rudolph, the other options, it isn't exactly a good place to be.

And even newly acquired receiver Michael Pittman Jr., who was a guest on the Up& Adams Show, doesn't have a clue what Rodgers is doing.

"I don't know nothing. I haven't talked to Aaron," Pittman said. “I'm trying to give him space because Aaron's a guy, he likes his space, he likes to get refreshed. I didn't want to just get signed and then blow him up and be like, 'Hey Aaron, what's the deal?' But just give him time. Him and his wife, they've got to handle some things and then he will decide if he wants to come back or not.

"But the fact that he's still out doing flag football stuff and all that… I think that he wants to play. Just knowing Aaron prior to this, I just think he's gonna try and play as long as he can."

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When will Rodgers saga end?

Your guess is as good as mine.

We know Aaron is taking his time, and we get the sense that the Steelers might have a clue about what he will do next season, which is why they are sitting on their hands right now.

Having taken the Steelers to the playoffs last season, if Rodgers does return, he'll get more weapons in Pittman Jr. and Rico Dowdle, to go with Jaylen Warren and DK Metcalf.

So, the 2026 season, at least offensively, could look vastly different if Rodgers does return.

But right now, no one knows what the four-time MVP will do.

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