Steelers hoped for Aaron Rodgers news, but NFL Draft leaves Pittsburgh fans worried about QB

It's a tough situation for the Steelers to be in.

There was some speculation that Rodgers could show up at the NFL Draft and announce his return in front of the Pittsburgh fans. That seems like something that would've happened during the first round if it was going to happen at all, though, and it didn't.

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There was also some curiosity about whether the Steelers would consider Alabama QB Ty Simpson at the 21st overall pick. We'll never know, because the Rams shocked the draft by taking Simpson at No. 13.

So now the Steelers' best hope of a drafted QB is someone like Drew Allar or Carson Beck, guys that won't be close to starters on day one but could develop over time.

They'll still need Rodgers around to have any chance of making the playoffs in 2026.

And right now, as the draft rolls on in downtown Pittsburgh, the city waits on Rodgers.

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