The majority of teams in the NFL have either resolved their offseason quarterback requirements or intend to do so this week during the NFL Draft. For individuals in the second group, the choice of a play caller will probably involve a certain long-term strategy.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are not included in those categories. They signed Mason Rudolph during free agency but saw both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields move to different teams.
Pittsburgh has also engaged in the Aaron Rodgers waiting game, which has turned out to be a futile endeavor. This means the draft becomes their primary choice for obtaining further quarterback insurance.
However, one source has warned fans not to anticipate significant answers to these inquiries in the near future. This week on “The Rich Eisen Show,” Steelers Radio Network host Gerry Dulac suggested that the team aims to find their next franchise quarterback in the 2026 draft.
“Rich, I strongly think that the Steelers are fully committed to acquiring a quarterback in 2026,” Dulac stated. “That comes from what I have listened to and what I have been informed.” Looking forward, next year’s cohort will feature several promising quarterback prospects, possibly led by Arch Manning. From that perspective, an additional year might be worth delaying. And naturally, unknown to many: Manning, the University of Texas hopeful, may not even declare next year.
In the meantime…
Steeler Nation might become restless with a continuation of the same in 2025. Since Ben Roethlisberger’s retirement, the Steelers have struggled to find a suitable replacement for QB1. Multiple various experiments have resulted in no findings for them.
This does not imply they ought to completely steer clear of the position. However, it seems that their franchise quarterback will probably not be identified this spring.