Steelers Host Potential Aaron Rodgers Plan B Quarterback
It appears the Pittsburgh Steelers aren't putting all their quarterback eggs in one basket - or maybe they are.
While the team patiently waits for a decision from Aaron Rodgers, they're reportedly also looking at other options.
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The Athletic's Mike DeFabo reported on Friday that the Steelers will host a former SEC signal caller in April.
"Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart has a Top 30 visit scheduled with the Pittsburgh Steelers in April, per league source," DeFabo posted on X.
Dart began at Southern Cal before transferring to Ole Miss in 2022. He broke Eli Manning's program's career passing record of 10,119 yards with 10,617 of his own.
His collegiate career completion percentage is an impressive 65.2.
The Steelers haven't given up on Rodgers, but even if they sign him, they would do well to have a younger option behind him. While the top two QBs taken in the draft are expected to be Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders, they most likely won't be there at No. 21 when the Steelers select.
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Dart just might.
The Ole Miss product probably wouldn't be ready to walk into the building and be a Day 1 starter anyway. His game could develop behind a veteran like Rodgers or anyone else.
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