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The Pittsburgh Steelers still have questions at quarterback, and one analyst thinks he’s found a solution.<\/div>\n
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The\u00a0Pittsburgh Steelers\u00a0continue to play the long game with veteran free agent\u00a0quarterback\u00a0Aaron Rodgers. This late into the offseason, regardless of speculation that Rodgers is still hinting of signing with Pittsburgh, nothing is certain, and time’s running out.<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh not having a bona fide starter on the roster at this point is just hurting the offense, and at least one analyst thinks he’s found a solution.<\/p>\n

Bleacher Report’s Moe Moton suggests the Steelers should trade for former second-round pick Will Levis.<\/p>\n

\u201cRegardless of Aaron Rodgers\u2019 decision to play for the Steelers or retire, Pittsburgh should offer a fourth-round pick for Levis,\u201d\u00a0Moton writes. \u201cRodgers will turn 42 in December. At this point, he\u2019s a year-to-year player. Levis has two years left on his rookie deal. If the Steelers finish the 2025 season with a mediocre record and Rodgers only sticks around for one year, they would at least have an experienced young starter in Levis, whom they can develop for the long term.<\/p>\n

“In seven seasons, Mason Rudolph has been a game manager. At 25, Levis, with his big arm and mobility, has far more upside.\u201d<\/p>\n

Levis was the first pick of the second round back in 2023, and was expected to be the future in Tennessee. But he’s failed to catch on with the offense there, posting a 3-6 record as a starter his rookie season with 1,808 yards, eight touchdowns and four interceptions across nine games.<\/p>\n

His numbers fell off last season with 12 starts under his belt with a 2-10 record, 2,091 yards, 13 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He was also sacked a whopping 69 times over the past two seasons.<\/p>\n

If there’s a light at the end of the tunnel for Levis’ career, it’s probably somewhere else and not in Tennessee. Should Pittsburgh take a jab at him with two years left on his contract? He’d certainly be an economical option, but does that make him a good option?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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