Will Howard, once considered a fringe Day 2 to early Day 3 QB prospect, found himself unselected until the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft — an unforeseen circumstance the Steelers would ultimately alleviate.

As Will Howard fell in the 2025 NFL Draft, a behind the scenes video showed that he begged the Steelers to draft him.

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.

At the 2025 NFL Draft, Steelers President Art Rooney II expressed confidence that Rodgers would play for Pittsburgh in 2025, and it appears fans will know for certain ahead of the Steelers’ OTAs at the end of May.

While some general restlessness has crept in around the league amidst Aaron Rodgers' free agency, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward advised fans to exercise some patience while the situation remains ongoing.

Pittsburgh used a sixth-round pick in the 2025 NFL draft to select Ohio State quarterback Will Howard, adding him to a QB room that includes veteran backups Mason Rudolph and Skylar Thompson. None of them is considered a viable starter for the 2025 season, leaving the Steelers with no choice but to continue hoping that Rodgers signs with them.