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Last updated: May 17, 2026, 11:57 PM ET

Quarterback Questions

Aaron Rodgers' return to Pittsburgh is raising more questions than answers after his offense stalled in 2025, with analysts questioning whether the veteran still has enough to energize the Steelers' attack Rodgers' stalled offense. The addition of Rodgers creates a four-man quarterback room that breaks Mike McCarthy's usual three-QB Week 1 model, forcing the coaching staff to determine who becomes the odd man out before Pittsburgh opens its season four-QB dilemma. Meanwhile, Tom Brady took a detour from football entirely on Saturday, walking the Gucci Resort 2027 runway in New York as part of his modeling debut, reminding fans that retirement has given the legendary quarterback room for pursuits far removed from the gridiron.

Special Teams Depth

On the roster-construction front, the Steelers' quarterback turbulence coincides with other roster moves, including the addition of Trey Smack, the sole kicker drafted in 2026, who traded lacrosse for football after leaving the sport after a single kick. While Smack represents a fresh special teams investment, Pittsburgh's early-season instability under center could define whether this revamped roster has what it takes to compete in the AFC.