Pro Football Hall of Famer Rod Woodson urged the Pittsburgh Steelers to move forward without quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Woodson said, 'They need to move forward.' Despite Woodson's frustration, the Steelers remain patient, awaiting Rodgers' decision for the 2026 season. Rodgers, 42, has not ruled out playing again but the team waits to see his intentions. In 2025, Rodgers led the Steelers to the AFC North title but failed to break their playoff drought, losing to the Houston Texans.
Woodson also criticized the team's drafting strategy, suggesting they missed an opportunity to secure a long-term answer at quarterback by not selecting Jaxson Dart in the 2025 NFL Draft. With Will Howard and Mason Rudolph returning in 2026, the Steelers' quarterback situation remains uncertain.