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Aaron Rodgers has not yet decided on his future with the Pittsburgh Steelers. NFL insider Tom Pelissero indicates a decision may come after the 2026 NFL Draft.
It's the question almost every Pittsburgh Steelers fan has on their minds ā will veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers retire, or return for another season under center?
There were some indications that Rodgers might provide an answer before Pittsburgh hosts the 2026 NFL Draft.
Now, the timeline for a Rodgers decision might come after the draft, according to an NFL insider. Here are the details.
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 12: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws against the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter in the game at Acrisure Stadium on October 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
During an appearance on the Rich Eisen Show, Tom Pelissero, an insider with the NFL Network, told the host Aaron Rodgers might not make a retirement decision until weeks after the draft.
āI have no anticipation Aaron Rodgers is going to announce anything prior to the draft,ā Pelissero said via The Rich Eisen Show. āI know that Art Rooney II had indicated that they hoped it would be around then. Iāve not been told that. I donāt think thatās really a deadline from the Steelers' perspective. Really, the important thing for Pittsburgh is having Rodgers there by the time OTAs kick off in mid-May."
Aaron Rodgers is expected to announce his decision regarding the Steelers around mid-May.
Rodgers' decision will significantly impact the Steelers' quarterback situation and their strategy for the upcoming season.
Rodgers' decision is crucial as it may influence the Steelers' draft strategy and their approach to acquiring new talent.

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Pelissero also said Rodgers is known to do unexpected things, but that attending the draft to announce a comeback "is probably not high on his bucket list."
"I have not gotten that indication, and I don't think that the Steelers have really been told to expect an answer prior to the start of the draft."
Tom Pelissero
Rodgers kept the Steelers waiting last offseason before committing, but he performed well last year, throwing for 3,322 yards and 24 touchdowns in 2025.
If Rodgers decides to leave Pittsburgh, that leaves Mason Rudolph and Will Howard as the top two quarterback on the depth chart, according to ESPN.
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: When will Steelers know Aaron Rodgers' decision? Timeline for possible return