Aaron Rodgers' Official Declaration Likely Spells Out Bad News For Will Howard
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The wait is finally over.
Aaron Rodgers is finally confirming he's signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers, confirmed by multiple sources.
Renegade A-Rod: Four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers informed the #Steelers he’ll fly to Pittsburgh on Friday and sign before next week’s minicamp, sources tell The Insiders.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) June 5, 2025
Finally, a done deal: Rodgers, 41, will play his 21st NFL season in black and gold. pic.twitter.com/zuDXWrSDG0
After what feels like forever, the Steelers have their QB1 in the four-time MVP.
This likely moves forward K-State quarterback Will Howard back to the third quarterback spot. Howard was receiving encouraging news from outsiders about the team possibly ditching Rodgers, leaving Mason Rudolph as the only competition for the starting position. Rodgers could still be underwhelming and be benched, but now it's likely that Howard doesn't see much action.
This move frankly doesn't move many, as the Steelers' offense is projected to be an underwhelming unit for what seems like the last half-decade. Signing Rodgers gives them a placeholder ahead of Rudolph and Howard, but they are still probably expected to be the third-best team in the division.
Regardless, Howard has been in this position nearly his whole career. He shifted around the Wildcats' quarterback room and was undermined ahead of his Ohio State title run. This is another obstacle he will attempt to overcome.
"That's what I like to hang my hat on, just working hard," Howard said in his May 23 interview with reporter Missi Matthews. "I may not be the most talented guy in the world, but I'm gonna outwork everybody. And that's kinda what I like to be about. Bringing the heart, bringing the fire, and outworking people."
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Jayden is a journalism school graduate of Howard University. He was the 2024 recipient of the Terez Paylor scholarship award. He previously worked at the Orlando Sentinel.
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