Coming into this offseason, everybody knew the Steelers might have a tough time filling their need at quarterback. That’s evidenced by the fact that they’re still waiting on Aaron Rodgers. Mason Rudolph would be the starter if the season began today. If their actions have told us anything, it’s that Mike Tomlin and Omar Khan have designated the 2026 NFL Draft as their next best chance to find a true franchise quarterback.
Since Ben Roethlisberger retired, the Steelers have struggled to fill his shoes. Each year, that problem seems to become more and more dire. If Pittsburgh ends up missing on its quarterback next offseason, The Athletic’s Derrik Klassen thinks it might be time for the Steelers and Tomlin to part ways.