NFL News: Mike Tomlin, Steelers add another QB to their list of candidates amid wait on Aaron Rodgers

Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers continue to evaluate quarterback prospects ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft as they know that Aaron Rodgers could end up choosing retirement this offseason.

On Monday, Steelers insider Mark Kaboly reported that Kyle McCord is showing up at the team’s facility as part of a pre-draft visit alongside cornerback Justin Walley and running back Jaydon Blue.

Tomlin and company have already hosted 27 prospects of this year’s class, with the final three visits expected to come later in the week. Let’s keep in mind that the 2025 NFL Draft starts on Thursday, April 24.

While Rodgers remains the Steelers’ priority target, the 41-year-old’s silence is forcing the team to make its due diligence ahead of the Draft. McCord now joins a list of possible candidates that includes many quarterbacks of his class.

Syracuse Orange quarterback Kyle McCord (6) loads up to pass during the NCAA, College League, USA football game between the Pitt Panthers and the Syracuse Orange at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Kyle McCord joins list of QB candidates for Steelers

The Syracuse product is the fourth signal-caller to visit the Steelers this offseason. Before McCord, Pittsburgh hosted Ole Miss’ Jaxson Dart, Louisville’s Tyler Shough, and most notably, Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders.

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On top of that, Tomlin was joined by Steelers GM Omar Khan to attend the pro days at Alabama (Jalen Milroe), Ohio State (Will Howard), Texas (Quinn Ewers), and Notre Dame (Riley Leonard).

The clock is ticking for Rodgers as Draft Day approaches

The Steelers hold the 21st pick in the first round, and it’s hard to tell which quarterbacks will still be available when it’s their turn. However, they already have enough options in case Rodgers doesn’t make a decision.

While the Draft may be the easiest route to add a quarterback, the Steelers were also given an alternative to Rodgers with a proposed trade involving TJ Watt. Still, chances are that Tomlin prefers landing a young QB to develop. In the meantime, he counts on Mason Rudolph as an experienced player at the QB room.