Steelers HC Mike Tomlin said “I wouldn’t close the door on any component of acquisition at that position” when asked about the possibility of drafting a quarterback in the first round.

31 March 2025

It’s a wordy way of saying, “Yes, we would consider a QB in round one.” The Steelers have been in quarterback purgatory ever since Ben Roethlisberger retired at the end of the 2021 season. While the Steelers are hoping Rodgers will get them over the hump in 2025, it goes without saying that the 41-year-old signal-caller isn’t the long-term solution at the position. The Steelers currently hold the No. 21 pick in this year’s draft and may need to make a Kenny Pickett-like reach if they hope to find their franchise quarterback in the first round. It’s no surprise that Tomlin won’t rule out the possibility, but whether the talent on the board is worthy of the pick is another situation entirely.