Veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers' return to the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason doesn't tip the NFL scales at this stage of his illustrious two-decade-plus career. Fantasy football managers are glad to have him back for one final ride, though, because he at least makes the offense viable.
Rodgers answers the Steelers' biggest question of who will be under center in 2026, yet that's far from the only matter needing to be addressed. There are still plenty of dominoes around him left to fall. His supporting cast is quietly deep, which can be a blessing and a curse for drafters.
Not to mention, the Steelers are implementing a new scheme under head coach Mike McCarthy, who was hired in January. He operates much differently than his predecessor, Mike Tomlin, making it difficult to use last season as context.
Training camp and preseason will give us a much better idea of what to expect from Rodgers and his supporting cast in the upcoming campaign. We will have plenty of news once the league's summer break is over — almost too much. Stay tuned and let this be an information center for any meaningful developments.
Note: This story will be updated regularly throughout the Pittsburgh Steelers' training camp and preseason.
Rico Dowdle vs. Jaylen Warren and notable Steelers camp battles
How Pittsburgh's backfield pie gets divvied up between Rico Dowdle and Jaylen Warren will probably be the hottest discussion between now and Week 1. The right side of the offensive line remains a wait- and-see. An intriguing battle between 2024 third-round pick Roman Wilson and second-round rookie Germine Bernard for Pittsburgh's No. 3 wide receiver job is also worth monitoring.
Actionable Steelers fantasy takeaways
Dowdle's arrival in March naturally sparked intrigue surrounding the Steelers' running back room. He handled 274 and 275 touches in 2024 and 2025, respectively, yet hasn't had to fight for opportunities with another capable option like Warren.
At the end of the day, both Dowdle and Warren will be extremely involved in the game plan. Figuring out which of the two takes the heavier side of the platoon split could have massive implications, however.
Sleepers, dynasty names and under-the-radar Steelers players to know
Bernard probably doesn't have immediate value, but he's someone to keep an eye on. The Alabama product has the talent, pedigree, and versatility to emerge as a legitimate weapon for the Steelers.
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