Did Steelers make QB mistake in free agency?
This would have been interesting to see take shape.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers , somewhat questionably, appear to be sitting on their hands waiting to see what Aaron Rodgers will do in 2026. And in doing so, they have wasted a chance for the franchise to get better. Yes, Rodgers playing in 2026 gives the Steelers a good chance to win, but long-term?
It doesn't do anything helpful for the franchise. As such, for Sports Illustrated's Gilberto Manzano, in a neat piece where writers act as general managers, one move he would have made for Pittsburgh is going after Malik Willis "If I were Steelers GM Omar Khan, I would have pursued quarterback Malik Willis and given him the three-year, $68 million contract that he got from the Dolphins ," Manzano wrote . "Pittsburgh would have been a better fit with an offensive unit featuring DK Metcalf, Jaylen Warren and newcomers Michael Pittman Jr.
and Rico Dowdle. "Strangely, the Steelers are again waiting around for a middle-aged QB with not much upside at this point in his career. " More: Vikings poised to do something unusual at QB in 2026 Did Steelers miss QB chance in free agency?