Steelers Draft Drew Allar for QB Depth, Unrelated to Rodgers' Future

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Penn State quarterback Drew Allar in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Initially an understudy to Aaron Rodgers, Allar now competes with Will Howard in a crowded quarterback room. Head coach Mike McCarthy clarified the pick was solely for adding depth and had no bearing on Rodgers' impending decision about his future. Analysts had questioned the Day 2 selection, as the franchise aims to develop a high-potential successor amidst ongoing uncertainty.