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Steelers say their NFL draft plans don't rely on the unknown playing status of Aaron Rodgers

Head coach Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers said their draft strategy will not be impacted by Aaron Rodgers. Associated Press

The Pittsburgh Steelers are still waiting for Aaron Rodgers to decide whether he wants to play in 2025.

Yet coach Mike Tomlin and general manager Omar Khan stressed Tuesday Rodgers' uncertain status will not impact how they approach this week's NFL draft.

The Steelers have the 21st overall pick in Thursday night's first round and have needs across the roster, most notably along the defensive line and at quarterback, where Mason Rudolph and Skyler Thompson are the only two players under contract.

Khan said the plan is to have that number double by the time the team reports to training camp in late July, and “all options are on the table” on how the club might add whoever those two quarterbacks end up being to the roster.

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