Another big update on Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers QB situation

The big news keeps coming for the Pittsburgh Steelers and their quarterback position. First NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero reported that there was no chance free-agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers would be signing with the Steelers before the start of the 2026 NFL draft.

Now, ESPN NFL reporter Adam Schefter is not only corroborating Pelissero's report but taking it a step further as far as the quarterback position goes. According to Schefter, not only will Rodgers not be there, but it will be second-year quarterback Will Howard listed at the No. 1 quarterback. Schefter made no mention of veteran quarterback Mason Rudolph.

The #Steelers have not received word from Aaron Rodgers on his future and there is no expectation of a final decision prior to the NFL Draft, per me and @TomPelissero.

When minicamp begins today under new coach Mike McCarthy, Will Howard will be QB1. pic.twitter.com/niphLVfT3w— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 20, 2026

New Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy as well as new offensive coordinator Brian Angelichio have praised Howard and both guys seem excited about seeing what he can do. Does this mean the Steelers don't want Rodgers back? Of course not. But their confidence in Howard as well as the upcoming draft does mean the pressure isn't there to sit and wait for the veteran quarterback.

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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Will Howard to be Steelers QB1 after NFL draft without Rodgers.