The Pittsburgh Steelers have not received word from Aaron Rodgers regarding his future, and there is no expectation of a final decision being made prior to the NFL Draft, according to Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.
As minicamp begins today under the direction of new head coach Mike McCarthy, the organization is moving forward with its current personnel. Per the report, Will Howard will serve as the team's QB1 as practices get underway. The Steelers are reportedly prepared to navigate the upcoming draft without a definitive answer from the veteran quarterback, who has yet to signal his intentions to the team.
The lack of communication from Rodgers places the Steelers in a unique position heading into the draft. While the front office prepares for various roster scenarios, the focus on the field remains on the players present for the start of minicamp. Will Howard taking the first-team reps provides the coaching staff an opportunity to evaluate the depth chart while the Rodgers situation remains unresolved.
The Steelers have not provided a specific timeline for when they expect to hear from the quarterback, but the draft remains the primary milestone for the organization's immediate roster construction. Until a decision is reached, the team will continue to operate under the assumption that the current roster will lead the way into the new season under McCarthy.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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