"As the Pittsburgh Steelers passed on the opportunity to draft a quarterback early in the 2025 draft, they opted for Ohio State’s Will Howard in the sixth round, recognizing the need for a fallback if negotiations with veteran Aaron Rodgers fall through," Hadley wrote.

The Pittsburgh Steelers decided not to be aggressive at the quarterback position early in the 2025 NFL Draft. Many believe that it showed a sign that they're confident Aaron Rodgers will end up signing at some point down the road.