Jan 12, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) audibles during the second half of an AFC Wild Card Round game against the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn ImagesAfter a drama-filled start to the 2026 offseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers have finally secured their starting quarterback for the upcoming year.According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Steelers and Aaron Rodgers agreed to a one-year deal on Saturday night. “Sources: Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers now have reached agreement on a one-year deal," Schefter reported on X/Twitter. "Rodgers officially is reuniting with the Steelers and their new head coach, Mike McCarthy, for the 2026 season."Schefter’s report is undoubtedly the best-case scenario for the Steelers. Could Drew Allar or Will Howard eventually develop into high-level starting QBs capable of catapulting Pittsburgh into Super Bowl contention?Perhaps, but for the time being, Rodgers, who was seriously considering retirement, should be the franchise’s No. 1 signal caller. Rodgers finished the 2025-26 campaign with 3,332 yards, 24 touchdowns, and seven interceptions in 16 games.Thanks to a missed Tyler Loop field goal in the closing seconds of the Steelers’ regular-season finale against the Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh managed to sneak into the postseason. As we all know, though, the Houston Texans tormented Rodgers and the Steelers all game long and cruised to a dominant 30-6 AFC Wild Card win.Still, that doesn’t change the fact that Rodgers is the only starting quarterback option that makes sense for the franchise next season.More NFL: Raiders blockbuster trade rumor should be of interest to Eagles, Bears, RamsBears named landing spot for $123 million 115-sack Steelers star LBEagles named top landing spot for former Cowboys $21 million starter