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.

Despite weeks of speculation and media buzz surrounding Shedeur Sanders, Mike Tomlin and the Steelers had already made up their minds well before the 2025 NFL Draft. With their sights set on a veteran presence under center,

"You have to assume that since the Steelers waited until the sixth round to select Will Howard that they aren't relying on him to be the starter," Lazenby wrote. "Mason Rudolph also shouldn't be trusted to be the starter, so it's safe to assume Aaron Rodgers will end up being the guy."