The Pittsburgh Steelers may have dodged the quarterback question for now, but 2026 could be a different story. If Russell Wilson or Justin Fields don’t lock down the future of the franchise this season, all signs point to the Steelers entering the 2026 NFL Draft in search of their next signal-caller. The problem? They won’t be the only ones.
The 2026 quarterback class is expected to be strong, but there are already several teams who might be eyeing the top names. Squads like the Titans, Raiders, Patriots, and even the Falcons—if Kirk Cousins doesn’t pan out—could all be in the mix. It’s shaping up to be a competitive market, and unless Pittsburgh crashes to the bottom of the standings, they might not be in prime position to grab one of the elite talents without a trade-up.
Names like Shedeur Sanders, Quinn Ewers, and Carson Beck are already generating buzz. But if more quarterback-needy teams pile up losses in 2025, the Steelers might have to get aggressive—or hope someone already on the roster seizes the job permanently this fall.
