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After One Year, Steelers Chase Trevor Lawrence – Rodgers’ Last Dance?

The Pittsburgh Steelers' bold experiment with Aaron Rodgers may already be heading toward its final chapter — and a new, younger name is quietly entering the conversation: Trevor Lawrence.

Reports emerging from league insiders suggest the Steelers are monitoring the Jaguars’ situation with Lawrence, whose long-term extension talks have reportedly stalled.

While Jacksonville continues to publicly back their franchise quarterback, whispers around the league say the Steelers are lining up a contingency plan — and Lawrence is at the top of the list.

But why now? And what does this mean for Rodgers’ place in Pittsburgh?

A Quiet But Calculated Pivot?

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The Steelers stunned the league earlier this year by signing Aaron Rodgers to a short-term deal — a move that signaled a clear "win-now" mentality. But internally, the organization always knew this could be a one-year window.

Now, with Rodgers entering what could very well be his final NFL season, Pittsburgh appears to be laying the groundwork for a seamless transition. Lawrence, 24, would offer everything the Steelers lacked post-Ben Roethlisberger: youth, mobility, and long-term upside.

It's not about panic. It’s about planning ahead.

Rodgers’ “Last Dance” Feeling More Real

Though Rodgers has been publicly optimistic and engaged during OTAs and minicamp, multiple comments hint that he sees this season as his NFL swan song.

“I didn’t come here to start,” Rodgers said earlier this summer. “I came here to finish.”

It was a statement loaded with intention — suggesting Rodgers is here for one purpose: to win, and then walk away.

And if that happens, the Steelers can't afford to wander into the offseason quarterback carousel unprepared.

Why Lawrence?

Trevor Lawrence is more concerned about living on his own than an early  foray into the NFL - CBSSports.com

Trevor Lawrence’s raw talent isn’t in question. He’s flashed star potential in Jacksonville despite a turbulent environment, coaching changes, and an inconsistent offensive line. If he becomes available — either through trade or in eventual free agency — he will instantly become one of the hottest names on the market.

For Pittsburgh, a pairing with Lawrence would mean continuity after Rodgers without entering a rebuild. It would also shift the identity of the team, potentially blending Rodgers’ veteran impact with a modern QB approach moving forward.

What Comes Next?

For now, Rodgers is the man. He’s earned that. But the front office knows better than to wait until January to think about 2026. Whether Lawrence truly becomes available is unknown, but the interest from Pittsburgh is real.

And with each passing day, one thing becomes clearer:

This might really be Aaron Rodgers’ Last Dance — and Trevor Lawrence could be next in line.

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