Steelers Seek QB Competition, Build Receiver Depth Ahead 2025 Season

The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for the 2025 NFL season with Aaron Rodgers as their starting quarterback, but they face a lack of depth behind him, prompting speculation that the team may trade for Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson to secure a long-term successor. Rodgers, who will turn 42 this year, is widely expected to retire after the season, leading the Steelers to also consider drafting a quarterback in 2026. Richardson, despite struggles with injuries and inconsistency, is seen as a high-upside candidate who could develop under the Steelers' system. On the offensive side, the Steelers are addressing wide receiver depth by bringing in veteran Gabe Davis for a tryout, adding to their recent acquisition of DK Metcalf and managing injuries to other receivers like Roman Wilson and Calvin Austin III. Wilson, a young receiver with promise, is receiving intensive coaching to meet high expectations after a rookie season hampered by injuries. Meanwhile, the Green Bay Packers have confirmed they will retain wide receiver Romeo Doubs, who has ties to Rodgers, despite injury concerns, making a free-agent move to the Steelers unlikely for Doubs.