The Pittsburgh Steelers are still waiting on the free agent decision of quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who recently parted ways with the New York Jets. The Steelers currently have Will Howard and Mason Rudolph in their quarterback room after both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields left for New York City this past offseason.

In the waning days of Ben Roethlisberger’s career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, coach Mike Tomlin was looking at traits he desired in his next quarterback. It was during the 2021 bye week that Tomlin studied quarterback mobility and its impact on the NFL product.

Aaron Rodgers' Steelers debut is more significant than many realize — as he can surpass Big Ben and Brett Favre in specific career stats.