The Pittsburgh Steelers have spent months entertaining the concept of Aaron Rodgers becoming a member of their roster, however that chance seems to be fading because the offseason unfolds.
With the veteran quarterback’s arrival trying more and more unlikely, the Steelers could possibly be exploring different plans to deal with their quarterback state of affairs.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler believes Kirk Cousins may emerge as their backup ‘Plan B’ choice if the Rodgers pursuit falls via.
“I might say Kirk Cousins. I imply, I had some conversations with individuals this week (that) lead me to imagine that Cousins is, on the very least, on the Steelers’ radar if one thing had been to fall via on (Aaron) Rodgers,” Fowler stated.
#Steelers have sights set on Aaron Rodgers and have Mason Rudolph within the fold – is Kirk Cousins a viable Plan B?@SportsCenter with @aminajadeTV pic.twitter.com/E7rmr6WWDG
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) Might 26, 2025
Touchdown Cousins would require negotiations with the Atlanta Falcons, who benched the veteran after simply 14 begins regardless of his four-year, $180 million contract.
The Falcons have since dedicated to rookie Michael Penix Jr. as their starter for 2025, making Cousins expendable.
Any potential commerce comes with vital monetary concerns. Earlier than the draft, Atlanta made clear that buying groups would wish to soak up at the very least $20 million of Cousins’ $37.5 million assured wage.
The Falcons have proven reluctance to easily launch Cousins. They saved him previous the March deadline, permitting one other $10 million to turn into assured, then held onto him via the draft as an alternative of buying and selling for future picks.
June 1 may change the monetary panorama as wage cap penalties shift after that date.
With out Rodgers or Cousins, the Steelers would depend on Mason Rudolph, sixth-round decide Will Howard, and backup Skylar Thompson.
That group hardly evokes confidence for a franchise searching for playoff competition.
