Broncos target Rodgers as free agent weighs options
The Denver Broncos are considering Aaron Rodgers for their quarterback roster, according to a report. The four-time NFL MVP, who signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers last offseason, enters free agency at age 42 without ruling out a 2026 return. Pittsburgh awaits his decision as the NFL's new league year begins and the draft approaches.
Rodgers started 16 games for the Steelers last season, throwing 24 touchdowns and helping end a five-year AFC North title drought. Pittsburgh lost to the Houston Texans in the wild-card playoff round. Will Howard and Mason Rudolph remain in the Steelers' quarterback room for 2026.
Denver head coach Sean Payton eyes a veteran presence amid uncertainty behind Bo Nix, who suffered an ankle injury during the Broncos' AFC divisional playoff victory over the Buffalo Bills. 
Jarrett Stidham started the subsequent AFC championship loss to the New England Patriots. Nix rehabs with no firm recovery timetable, though clearance by training camp remains possible.
Rodgers has made no official offseason visit to Denver. Payton seeks to become the first coach to win Super Bowls with two franchises.
