NFL Network: Aaron Rodgers likely to play for Steelers in 2026; QB to visit Pittsburgh this weekend

NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reported Thursday that free-agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers is likely to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2026, with a visit to the team scheduled for Friday and the weekend. The Steelers have placed a UFA tender on Rodgers worth $15 million as a placeholder, though no deal has been signed yet and Rapoport noted it is 'hard to imagine' Rodgers plays for that figure. Rodgers would be entering his 22nd NFL season under new Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy if a contract is finalized.