Steelers Could Find Out Draft Status This Week

The Pittsburgh Steelers could find out whether or not they'll host a future NFL Draft in the next few days.

Apr 25, 2024; Detroit, MI, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers fans react during the 2024 NFL Draft at Campus | Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers have not been shy about their desire to host the NFL Draft at some point in the near future and that interest is being reciprocated by the league itself, according to one report.

The Athletic's Joe Pearson posted on Twitter that it is between Pittsburgh and Denver for the bid to host the 2026 NFL Draft, with a decision likely coming as soon as this week at the league's spring meetings.

Host cities for 2026 and ‘27 NFL Draft could be announced this week at spring meetings. Denver and Pittsburgh in the running. Charlotte still interested in hosting a future draft, but did not submit a formal bid for this round.

— Joe Person (@josephperson) May 17, 2024

The Steelers threw their hat into the ring to host an NFL Draft, either in 2025 or 2026, back in February. The 2025 Draft has already been given to the Green Bay Packers and Lambeau Field.

The Steelers have been eager to host an NFL Draft for a while and the attention and tourism it would bring to the city could is expected to generate millions of dollars for the local economy.

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