The Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2026 season could be over before it starts if Aaron Rodgers doesn’t sign on for another year.Once again, Steel City fans find themselves waiting on the future Hall of Famer to make up his mind.Rodgers is 42 years old but got the Steelers into the playoffs last seasonGettyJust like 2025, there doesn’t appear to be a Plan B and incoming head coach Mike McCarthy will be desperate to get the band back together.If Rodgers does walk away, Will Howard and Mason Rudolph would be in a fight for the No. 1 jersey.The former in untested and the latter has already tried, and failed, in Pittsburgh.There are a few dart throws in what is regarded as a weak draft class at quarterback but nobody behind No. 1 pick in waiting Fernando Mendoza is projected as a Week 1 starter.Pittsburgh icon Joe Haden thinks that minus Rodgers, the AFC North rival Cleveland Browns are in a better position at quarterback.“To win in this NFL, you need a quarterback,” the former Steelers and Browns cornerback said. “Right now, I like the Browns’ quarterback a little bit better than the Steelers’ quarterback.“We’ve gotta see what Will Howard does… My quarterback, Shedeur, is a little bit better than [the Steelers’] quarterback.”Given the Browns’ reputation at the position, Haden’s analysis is especially damning.Aaron Rodgers saga leaves Rod Woodson fumingHall of Fame defensive back Rod Woodson, who won Super Bowl XXXV in black and gold, is over the situation.“What is it with these ex-Green Bay Packers quarterbacks, where they have to be talked about all the time?” he asked, during an appearance on The Rich Eisen Show.Sanders showed flashes of potential as a rookieGettyView Tweet: https://twitter.com/NFL_Stats/status/2019759492175462537?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw“Brett Favre was that way for years… (now it’s) Aaron Rodgers.“Is he going to play? I get kind of tired of it. Listen, if he’s going to play, just say he’s going to play.“The team shouldn’t wait for Aaron Rodgers, they need to move forward.“For this year, I think it’ll be something similar to last year, where I think they have a deal in play. (Rodgers) can say he doesn’t have a physical contract in front of him.“Maybe they’ve talked about it, and need to hash out the terms for a one-year deal. But it doesn’t seem the Steelers are moving in any direction to get a quarterback.“Or maybe they’re that intrigued by Will Howard, that he’s going to be that guy, if Rodgers doesn’t come back into the building.”NFL Stadium StatusChicago Bears – $5bn efforts to keep Bears in Chicago fall through as team announce plans to build new stadium across stateCM Punk accuses Bears owners of ‘straight greed’ and calls for team to be sold over Indiana relocationKansas City Chiefs – $4bn Arrowhead move hits ‘high stakes’ snag with radical soccer-style stadium proposedKansas City announce major update on new $3 billion stadium designJacksonville Jaguars – Jags set for 150-mile relocation to 90-year-old arena as $1.4bn stadium project beginsJaguars have Super Bowl ambition to replace cruise ships with Shad Khan’s state-of-art $1.4bn stadium makeoverCleveland Browns – Pat McAfee raves at Browns’ NFL-first design masterpiece in new $2.4bn stadiumCavaliers and Guardians stadium plans in trouble as Browns $2.4bn relocation causes Cleveland chaosTennessee Titans – New $2.1bn NFL stadium splits opinion ahead of Titans moving out of 27-year home$25m piece falls into place for Titans’ new $2.2bn stadium ahead of grand unveilingThe Browns also probably need to find a long-term answer with Sanders, Deshaun Watson and Dillon Gabriel in the building.Cleveland have long been linked with Arch Manning — a potential No.1 pick in 2027 — and if their rule change passes the ability to extend the trade-window for draft picks up to five years might help.Stay up to date with the latest from the NFL across all platforms – follow our dedicated talkSPORT USA Facebook page and subscribe to our talkSPORT USA YouTube channel for news, exclusive interviews and more.