Steelers Round 1 Buzz

Winner: QB Aaron Rodgers | Wavering about going QB at #21 was part of stressful discussions throughout the organization in the 48-72 hours prior to Thursday. Something changed, though, as word strongly started to leak late morning the Steelers would not be taking Shedeur Sanders or any QB at #21 and a decision internally had finally been made on that. Indications are Pittsburgh on Thursday pushed the Aaron Rodgers camp for some sort of clarity where his head was and a conversation between To read this insider news, subscribe to get “Inside Access”!

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Trade Back Opportunities: Packers, Falcons were in Mix — [hide] The Steelers strongly explored trading back all week, but didn’t want to move totally out of the first round. There was a pick swap opportunity between Pittsburgh To read this insider news, subscribe to get “Inside Access”!

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Dart 2nd QB Off-Board: No surprise in Steelers building that Jaxson Dart not Shedeur Sanders would be the 2nd QB off the board. It’s been heading that way for a month and and the board played out how they expected. Sanders goes undrafted as the New York Giants trade back into the first round and nab Dart at #25. The Giants now have a room of Russell Wilson, Jameson Winston and now Dart. Giants HC Brian Daboll was quick to announce Russell Wilson is the starter. Some with the Steelers wouldn’t be shocked either if Jalen Milroe is next QB to be selected.

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