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Steelers' GM address Aaron Rodgers impact on NFL Draft
TL;DR
Pittsburgh Steelers' GM Omar Khan expressed concerns about the uncertainty surrounding Aaron Rodgers' future ahead of the NFL Draft. The lack of clarity on Rodgers' decision could significantly influence the Steelers' draft strategy.
Key points
- Steelers' GM Omar Khan addressed Aaron Rodgers' future uncertainty
- Rodgers' decision may not come before the NFL Draft
- Uncertainty could significantly impact the Steelers' draft strategy
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It is NFL Draft week, and the Pittsburgh Steelers still have no idea when Aaron Rodgers will give the franchise his decision on his future.
There was a thought that Rodgers would let the team know his intentions before the draft, but while we still have a couple of days until the draft, it is now thought that the team won't know about Rodgers' future before the big event.
And that's problematic. Why? Because it could seriously impact Pittsburgh's draft plans.
General manager Omar Khan discussed how the draft could be affected if Rodgers does not reveal his decision.
"We still evaluate it," Khan said via NFL.com. "That doesn't change our evaluation process. We're still putting the guys up where they need to be. We'll just see how it shakes out."
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Steelers' draft not impacted by Rodgers decision?
Well, that is what the vibe is from Khan. But if the Steelers aren't sold on Will Howard or Mason Rudolph, then taking a quarterback in the draft is the likely avenue with no Rodgers returning.
On the flip side, maybe Mike McCarthy is just fine having Howard or Rudolph as his quarterbacks in 2026, and if Rodgers returns, it's a bonus.
Q&A
How might Aaron Rodgers' decision impact the Steelers' NFL Draft strategy?
Aaron Rodgers' uncertainty could lead the Steelers to adjust their draft plans, as they may need to prepare for different scenarios depending on his future.
When is the NFL Draft taking place this year?
The NFL Draft is scheduled to occur in the upcoming days, but the exact date can vary each year.
What has Steelers' GM Omar Khan said about Rodgers' impact on the draft?
Omar Khan highlighted that the Steelers' draft plans could be seriously affected if Rodgers does not communicate his decision before the draft.
