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Last year, the Pittsburgh Steelers were willing to be extremely patient while awaiting Aaron Rodgers’ career decision. This year, we’ve seen a similar story in Pittsburgh, but now that they have a new head coach in Mike McCarthy, even though he’s familiar from his time with Rodgers in Green Bay, is the team’s leadership nervous?

Rodgers is 42 years old. He has already played 21 seasons; There is no guarantee that he is eager to come back on the 22nd. What if Rodgers leaves the Packers wide open this time?

recently, Pittsburgh Post-GazetteSteelers insider Gerry Dulac suggested that the team’s patience “may be starting to wear thin” regarding Rodgers. Thus, if for some reason Rodgers and the Steelers do not re-align after this offseason, which quarterback could Pittsburgh turn to instead? Here are 10 potential QB options for the Steelers in 2026.

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jimmy garoppolo

There have been suggestions that Jimmy Garoppolo is considering retirement at the age of 34. He has not found a new home in free agency after spending the last three seasons with the Los Angeles Rams. Still, this is a player who has played very well, playing winning football with a 43-21 regular season record and 4-2 in the playoffs. He may not have a strong arm, but the Steelers may view him as a better version of Mason Rudolph. Plus, he’ll cost less than Rodgers.

Will Lewis

Will Lewis has been largely forgotten about since the Tennessee Titans made Cam Ward the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Will Lewis was a guy who once showed a lot of promise. The 33rd overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft is still just 26 years old, and he has as dynamic an arm as any other option. He also has great size, 6-foot-4, 230 pounds. Lewis hasn’t been accurate enough, but after spending last season on injured reserve following a shoulder injury, we would expect him to be extremely eager to get back on the field and compete. Couldn’t possibly get anything more than a fifth-round pick.

Davis Mills

When CJ Stroud missed three games due to injury, he got a chance to showcase his skills, Mills led the Houston Texans to three inspiring wins. As the Texans’ franchise QB struggled, some even wondered if the 27-year-old former third-round pick should replace Stroud. Given how much he helped the Texans last season, Houston might be hesitant to part ways with him. Still, given that Mills is in the final year of his contract, a trade wouldn’t cost anything more than a third-day pick.

JJ McCarthy

The Vikings will never admit it, but they may be ready to move on from JJ McCarthy, the 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Otherwise, the Vikings would not have brought in such a proven player as Kyler Murray, who could now be the team’s franchise QB. McCarthy’s NFL career got off to a rough start after missing his entire rookie season due to a knee injury, but the former first-round pick also displayed elite leadership qualities while making some clutch plays. The question is, are the Steelers willing to put their entire season on the shoulders of a 23-year-old with 10 career starts?

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Anthony Richardson

A player who has displayed superstar potential with a rocket arm and electric athleticism, can Anthony Richardson put it all together, become consistently more accurate while staying healthy? He plays with a reckless demeanor that will cause a stir in the locker room, but it can also hurt a player who has been healthy for just 17 games over the last three seasons. Either way, the Steelers will be cognizant of the star potential of the 23-year-old former No. 4 overall pick, but they will also need a trade.

Jacoby Brissett

Did Jacoby Brissett experience a career renaissance last season at age 33? This is an interesting question. While he only led the Arizona Cardinals to a 1–11 record, Brissett completed 64.9% of his passes for a career-high 3,366 yards, 23 touchdowns and eight interceptions in 12 starts. Can that drama be replicated elsewhere in the new system? Brissett is at odds with the Cardinals after requesting a pay raise from his $4.8 million salary set in 2026. After Arizona signed Gardner Minshew and selected Carson Beck in the third round, Brissett could potentially be available for a third-day draft pick in 2027.

jameis winston

With Jacen Dart set to reprise his role as the primary backup QB in 2026, there is a possibility that Jameis Winston could be acquired for the right price. The former No. 1 overall pick has shown that he fits in excellently in any locker room, but he’s also quite capable. Now 32 years old, Winston has not only matured, he still has one of the strongest arms in the NFL, who will play well on the outside in Pittsburgh.

mac jones

The former first-round pick wore out his welcome early in New England, but Mac Jones has turned his career around since getting the chance to play for Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers. He was a key component in helping the 49ers return to the playoffs, leading them to a 5–3 record, completing 69.6% of his passes for 2,151 yards, 13 touchdowns, and six interceptions. If the Steelers feel the 28-year-old can maintain his play soon, they could look to find their long-term starter with a Day 2 pick in 2027.

Russell Wilson

Also considering retirement so he could become the latest athlete to cash in on a lucrative career in NFL broadcasting, we’d imagine Russell Wilson will be the starting quarterback this year instead. However, the Steelers are already here with Wilson. Did they step forward only because they believed Rodgers was an innovative person? Was there a disagreement with coach Mike Tomlin, or did Wilson no longer want to be there? Still an unsigned free agent, the Steelers may not feel like they have any other options, and barring a trade, Wilson is the best player available.

derek carr

Retired, Derek Carr was reportedly interested in returning to the NFL this season if he could join a playoff contender. We’d argue the Steelers meet that criteria. However, if he did not retire, he would still be under contract with the New Orleans Saints. However, since they are moving on with Tyler Shaw, it’s possible the Saints will release Carr and allow him to play football again, or perhaps even trade him for a Day 2 or Day 3 pick.

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In the last few months, sports witness are keeping an eye on Ivan Ferguson’s loan at AS Roma and the general struggles of the Brighton player.

The Italian side saw him start with promise, especially in the preseason. He impressed against Bologna and Pisa but then took several weeks to score his first goal. He came on against Cremonese in November.

Amidst all this, Ferguson was struggling with fitness. There was resentment at Roma for playing for Ireland despite injury and then for allegedly being overweight.

Soon, he lost his starting spot and then an ankle injury kept him out of action. Those concerns still remain, with Ferguson returning to Brighton to seek counselling. There was also a possibility of surgery but there is still uncertainty about his medical condition.

brighton player wearing a brace

Corriere Della Sera – relayed by dejeroma tvReport that the striker has been wearing a brace and using crutches for several weeks now.

For this he took the help of Brighton and went to England. But it did not yield any concrete results. That’s why Ferguson will have a new counseling session in the next few days and is considering surgery.

It is looking increasingly likely that the 21-year-old will miss a game for Roma before the end of the season.

IInjuries are becoming a pattern for Ferguson

Unfortunately, the Brighton player has been plagued by injuries over the past several seasons.

Initially, there was promise at Roma and he was being given priority over Artem Dovbyk. He also faded away due to fitness concerns and that just defines the player’s problems.

DajeRomaTV also noted that Gasperini has not always been impressed by the striker’s attitude. This is something a player can control, even if injuries prevent him.

The No. 4 Duke Blue Devils take on the No. 20 Clemson Tigers in an important ACC matchup on Saturday. With the NBA in the middle of the All-Star break, Dallas Mavericks star rookie Cooper Flagg decided to attend the game and watch his former college team.

However, the 19-year-old phenom was seen wearing a walking boot on his left foot. According to Dallas-based basketball reporter Grant Efseth, Flagg is dealing with a midfoot sprain. In the clip shared by WYFF News 4 sports anchor Chase Justice, Cooper Flagg does not appear to be in pain as he walks and cuddles with a man upon arriving at the stadium.

“Cooper Flagg is currently wearing a boot while he recovers from a medial left hamstring sprain. The Dallas Mavericks are next scheduled to play Feb. 20 against the Minnesota Timberwolves.”

Cooper flag in the building for this 👀 pic.twitter.com/T4Q9U6htuN

– Chase Justice WYFF News 4 (@ChaseJusticeTV) 14 February 2026

With the Mavericks taking on the Timberwolves on Feb. 20, Flagg has less than a week to prepare for action. The former No. 1 pick suffered the injury during Dallas’ 138-125 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Feb. 7. If Cooper Flagg returns for the February 20 game against Minnesota, it could mean he has a grade-one midfoot sprain, which is not considered a serious injury.

Despite playing as a small forward and power forward during his time at Duke, Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has a flag playing point guard. It’s a decision that puts Cooper Flagg in deep trouble and could accelerate his development in the NBA.

In 49 games played so far this season, Flagg has averaged 20.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists per contest, while shooting 48.2% from the floor and 30.2% from beyond the arc. The Mavericks will monitor Cooper Flagg’s left foot in the coming days before announcing his status for the Timberwolves game.