His interview with Pat McAfee didn't suggest much urgency to be in Pittsburgh.Rodgers isn't in MVP form anymore and has been headlined more for the drama surrounding him in recent years. He did play better in the second half of last season,

The Steelers drafted Ohio State quarterback with the 185th pick in the sixth round, which seems like a steal for a guy who just led a team to a national championship. Even though he was not at the NFL Draft with the top prospects, he can still be seen having an emotional moment with his family in a viral video.

For a piece published late Sunday night, ESPN's Brooke Pryor made note of the Pittsburgh Steelers "passing on a quarterback four times before finally selecting 24-year-old developmental prospect Will Howard out of Ohio State in the sixth round" of the 2025 NFL Draft.