Art Rooney II believes Aaron Rodgers’ decision will come before the 2026 NFL Draft. Until then, the Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to stay focused on the draft. And with that in mind, it’s hard to ignore the possibility that they could explore a quarterback this month. In fact, their recent moves already hint that Mike McCarthy’s unit might be leaning in that direction.
For a broader context, the Steelers are bringing Taylen Green out of Arkansas for a top-30 pre-draft visit, per Bo Marchionte. That feels like a viable option, especially considering Arthur Smith’s preference for a run-heavy offense. On top of that, it signals that the team is at least doing its homework.
The Pittsburgh #Steelers plan to bring in Arkansas QB Taylen Green for a Top 30 pre-draft visit, per Bo Marchionte.
Green, 23, measures 6-foot-6, 227 pounds and is currently viewed as a fifth-round pick.
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Right now, the 23-year-old quarterback is projected as a fifth-round pick. But both his college tape and combine performance have created some buzz, largely because of his dual-threat profile and athletic upside.
Looking back at his college career, Green spent his first three seasons at Boise State. After appearing in just two games as a backup, he took over as the starter in his sophomore year. Over the next two seasons, he led Boise State to 8-2 and 7-5 records, throwing for 2,042 yards and 14 touchdowns, followed by 1,752 yards and 11 touchdowns, before transferring to Arkansas.
At Arkansas, he started 24 games over two seasons and accounted for 50 total touchdowns. In 2025 alone, he threw for 2,714 yards with 19 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, while adding 777 rushing yards and eight scores. That versatility is what has caught evaluators’ attention.
As Lance Zierlein noted in his scouting report:
“A long, rangy, dual-threat quarterback with upside, Green’s ability to generate explosive plays as a runner and passer helped keep his offense afloat. His ability to win with his legs on called runs or pocket breaks pushes his value beyond his passing profile. Green’s upside will be tantalizing but his ceiling will only track with his growth as a passer.”
Then at the combine, Green backed up the athletic profile. His 43.5-inch vertical and 11-foot-2 broad jump were the best ever for a quarterback since 2003, and his 4.36-second 40-yard dash ranked as the second-fastest for the position.
Now, bringing him in for a visit doesn’t guarantee anything. It doesn’t even mean he’s firmly on their board. But it does point to something bigger. With Rodgers’ future still uncertain, the Steelers are clearly preparing for scenarios where he isn’t part of the picture.
And that’s what makes this timing interesting. While Pittsburgh continues to evaluate its options, Rodgers has been drawing attention this week as well. Just not necessarily for a return to the Steelers, but for the possibility of landing somewhere else entirely.
The Broncos shut down the Aaron Rodgers rumors
April 1st tends to bring out all kinds of NFL chatter. Retirement comebacks, surprise signings, and even scenarios with less than a one percent chance somehow find their way into the conversation. And on Wednesday, Mike Florio added to that noise by suggesting the Denver Broncos could be interested in Aaron Rodgers.
“There’s talk of the Broncos possibly bringing Rodgers in for a visit,” Florio wrote. “The motivation comes from the possibility that current starter Bo Nix won’t be fully and completely back to 100 percent when Week 1 rolls around.”
“Aaron Rodgers is not coming to Denver for a visit. When the Broncos take the field to start OTAs, they will be quarterbacked by Bo Nix. Carry on.”
Now, to be fair, Nix did deal with an injury, and it impacted the Broncos down the stretch in the playoffs. So the idea of adding depth at quarterback isn’t unreasonable. But bringing in Rodgers as a starter, or even as a backup once Nix is healthy, doesn’t quite line up.
Which brings it back to Rodgers himself. The bigger question hasn’t changed. Is he playing another season, or is he done? According to Art Rooney II, that answer might not be far away.
“I have not talked to (Rodgers). Coach (Mike McCarthy) has been in contact with him pretty regularly,” Rooney told Brooke Pryor at the Annual League Meeting in Phoenix. “I think a decision is coming soon. I would say by the draft I would expect an answer.”
With the draft less than a month out, the timeline is starting to tighten. And if Rooney’s expectation holds, Rodgers’ decision should come into focus sooner rather than later.
