NFL Football 3h Briefing

Last updated: May 17, 2026, 2:56 AM ET

Pittsburgh Quarterback Situation

Aaron Rodgers' return to Pittsburgh creates a roster crunch with four quarterbacks competing for three spots, as Mike McCarthy typically carries only three signal-callers into Week. The QB room logjam leaves Russell Wilson, Justin Fields, and Kyle Allen battling for backup roles behind the veteran Rodgers. Questions persist about whether Rodgers still has sufficient arm strength to execute the Steelers' downfield passing game that struggled in 2025, with offensive coordinator changes potentially forcing schematic adjustments to maximize the aging quarterback's remaining capabilities.