Steelers Sign Potential Aaron Rodgers Successor Ahead of Training Camp
Summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed rookie quarterback Drew Allar, seen as a possible replacement for their current star quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers has confirmed the 2026 season will likely be his last, so the team is developing young quarterbacks, including Allar and Will Howard, to prepare for the future.Key Facts
- The Steelers signed Drew Allar to his first NFL contract before training camp.
- Allar was picked in the third round (76th overall) of the 2026 NFL Draft.
- The Steelers also have Will Howard, drafted last year, as a backup quarterback.
- Aaron Rodgers is playing the 2026 season on a one-year deal and expects to retire afterward.
- Allar played college football at Penn State, starting 35 of 45 games with strong stats.
- In 2024, Allar threw for over 3,300 yards and 24 touchdowns with a 66.5% completion rate.
- Allar suffered an ankle injury in 2025 that ended his college playing season early.
- He is 6-foot-5 tall, weighs 230 pounds, and has skills teams look for in a quarterback.
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