Art Rooney II believes Aaron Rodgers’ decision will come before the 2026 NFL Draft. Until then, the Pittsburgh Steelers will likely stay focused on the draft. And with that in mind, it’s hard to ignore the possibility that they could explore a quarterback this month. In fact, their recent moves already hint that Mike McCarthy’s unit might be leaning in that direction.

For a broader context, the Steelers are bringing Taylen Green out of Arkansas for a top-30 pre-draft visit, per Bo Marchionte. That feels like a viable option, especially considering Arthur Smith’s preference for a run-heavy offense. On top of that, it signals that the team is at least doing its homework.

Scouts currently project the 23-year-old quarterback as a fifth-round pick. But both his college tape and combine performance have created some buzz, largely because of his dual-threat profile and athletic upside.

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Green’s college career was a tale of two stops, beginning at Boise State, where he took over as the starter in his sophomore year. He led the team to winning records over two seasons. His passing numbers were modest, throwing for 2,042 yards and 14 touchdowns, followed by 1,752 yards and 11 touchdowns. He then transferred to Arkansas.

At Arkansas, he started 24 games over two seasons and accounted for 50 total touchdowns. His 2025 season, in particular, highlighted the versatility that has scouts intrigued: he not only threw for 2,714 yards and 19 touchdowns but also demonstrated game-breaking ability on the ground with 777 rushing yards and eight scores.

As Lance Zierlein noted in his scouting report:

“A long, rangy, dual-threat quarterback with upside, Green’s ability to generate explosive plays as a runner and passer helped keep his offense afloat. His ability to win with his legs on called runs or pocket breaks pushes his value beyond his passing profile. Green’s upside will be tantalizing but his ceiling will only track with his growth as a passer.”

Then at the combine, Green backed up the athletic profile.

At the combine, Green proved his athleticism was elite, posting the best vertical (43.5 inches) and broad jump (11-foot-2) for a quarterback in over two decades and blazing the second-fastest 40-yard dash (4.36 seconds) for the position.

However, the visit is merely an experiment and doesn’t guarantee Green is firmly on the Steelers’ draft board. But it does point to something bigger. With Rodgers’ future still uncertain, the Steelers are clearly preparing for scenarios where he isn’t part of the picture.

And that’s what makes this timing interesting. While Pittsburgh continues to evaluate its options, Rodgers has been drawing attention this week as well. Just not necessarily for a return to the Steelers, but for the possibility of landing somewhere else entirely.

The Broncos shut down the Aaron Rodgers rumors

April 1st tends to bring out all kinds of NFL chatter. Retirement comebacks, surprise signings, and even scenarios with less than a one percent chance somehow find their way into the conversation. And on Wednesday, Mike Florio added to that noise by suggesting the Denver Broncos could be interested in Aaron Rodgers.

“There’s talk of the Broncos possibly bringing Rodgers in for a visit,” Florio wrote. “The motivation comes from the possibility that current starter Bo Nix won’t be fully and completely back to 100 percent when Week 1 rolls around.”

For a moment, it felt like Florio was operating on an island. There was no signal from Rodgers or the Broncos to back it up. And not long after, the report lost traction when Broncos beat writer Nick Kosmider stepped in to shut it down.

“Aaron Rodgers is not coming to Denver for a visit. When the Broncos take the field to start OTAs, they will be quarterbacked by Bo Nix. Carry on.”

That report effectively shut down any speculation about Rodgers signing with the Broncos. While there was some speculation about Rodgers’ link with the Minnesota Vikings, the Broncos seemed like an unlikely possibility.

Now, to be fair, Nix did deal with an injury, and it impacted the Broncos down the stretch in the playoffs. So the idea of adding depth at quarterback isn’t unreasonable. But bringing in Rodgers as a starter, or even as a backup once Nix is healthy, doesn’t quite line up.

Which brings it back to Rodgers himself. The bigger question hasn’t changed. Is he playing another season, or is he done? According to Art Rooney II, that answer might not be far away.

“I have not talked to (Rodgers). Coach (Mike McCarthy) has been in contact with him pretty regularly,” Rooney told Brooke Pryor at the Annual League Meeting in Phoenix. “I think a decision is coming soon. I would say by the draft I would expect an answer.”

With the draft less than a month out, the timeline is starting to tighten. And if Rooney’s expectation holds, Rodgers’ decision should come into focus sooner rather than later.