It's the question almost every Pittsburgh Steelers fan has on their minds – will veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers retire, or return for another season under center?There were some indications that Rodgers might provide an answer before Pittsburgh hosts the 2026 NFL Draft.Now, the timeline for a Rodgers decision might come after the draft, according to an NFL insider. Here are the details.NFL insider Tom Pelissero says Aaron Rodgers won't make Steelers decision until mid-MayDuring an appearance on the Rich Eisen Show, Tom Pelissero, an insider with the NFL Network, told the host Aaron Rodgers might not make a retirement decision until weeks after the draft.“I have no anticipation Aaron Rodgers is going to announce anything prior to the draft,” Pelissero said via The Rich Eisen Show.

“I know that Art Rooney II had indicated that they hoped it would be around then. I’ve not been told that. I don’t think that’s really a deadline from the Steelers' perspective.

Really, the important thing for Pittsburgh is having Rodgers there by the time OTAs kick off in mid-May."Pelissero also said Rodgers is known to do unexpected things, but that attending the draft to announce a comeback "is probably not high on his bucket list.""I have not gotten that indication, and I don't think that the Steelers have really been told to expect an answer prior to the start of the draft."Tom PelisseroRodgers kept the Steelers waiting last offseason before committing, but he performed well last year, throwing for 3,322 yards and 24 touchdowns in 2025.If Rodgers decides to leave Pittsburgh, that leaves Mason Rudolph and Will Howard as the top two quarterback on the depth chart, according to ESPN.For up-to-date Steelers coverage, including any offseason moves, follow @TheSteelersWire on X and Facebook.This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: When will Steelers know Aaron Rodgers' decision? Timeline for possible return