ESPN Projects Steelers to Replace Aaron Rodgers With This QB in 2027
The Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly waiting on Aaron Rodgers' decision about whether he will return for another season or retire, with the team already having drafted young quarterback Drew Allar in 2026. Despite Rodgers' continued uncertainty, ESPN projects the Steelers could land their future franchise quarterback in the 2027 NFL Draft. The projected pick is North Texas transfer Drew Mestemaker, who is expected to play at Oklahoma State and could become a top draft prospect if he refines his decision-making.
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By Tyler ErzbergerShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.No matter how many times it feels like Aaron Rodgers annoys the Pittsburgh Steelers organization, they always feel like they come back to the 42-year-old future Hall of Fame quarterback.The Steelers reportedly gave Rodgers a date around the 2026 NFL Draft to decide whether he wants to retire or return to Pittsburgh for another season as the team's starting QB.Rodgers ghosted.After the NFL Draft came and went, with the Steelers drafting another young QB in Penn State's Drew Allar, Pittsburgh made another public statement, saying that, though they thought Rodgers would have decided by now, they expect his…
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