First Call: Aaron Rodgers most likely to Steelers; Russell Wilson could end up in Tennessee or New York

Tuesday’s “First Call” has an update on the remaining quarterbacks the Pittsburgh Steelers may be able to sign. Another big-name wide receiver could become available. The Patriots are acquiring an ex-Steelers QB.

And a former Steelers linebacker is heading to Las Vegas.

Quarterback carousel

According to various reports from SNY-TVs Connor Orr, Jordan Raanan (who covers the Giants for ESPN.com) and Yahoo.com’s and Charles Robinson, here is the latest on the NFL quarterback situation.

Aaron Rodgers is most likely going to wind up with the Steelers but could find himself on the New York Giants or with the Minnesota Vikings.

Aaron Rodgers is the quarterback the Giants want. They're waiting to find out if he wants them. Most league sources I touch base with believe Rodgers is headed to Steelers, which would lead the Giants to Russell Wilson. The problem: The Titans, and others, are interested in Wilson, too.

— Connor Hughes (@chughesnfl.bsky.social) March 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM

As for current Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson, he may become a Giant if Rodgers chooses Pittsburgh. If he doesn’t go to New York, then Tennessee is an option, but only a minimal one.

Should Rodgers choose Minnesota, that might kick Daniels Jones loose, and he may wind up in Indianapolis.

So, as of Tuesday morning, that’s the latest on how the quarterbacks turn. According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, Rodgers is asking for “$90 million with $40 million fully guaranteed at signing.”

What’s up with Kupp?

If the Steelers want to add another receiver who had been connected to them in recent months, Cooper Kupp may be available.

Adam Schefter of ESPN.com says the former Pro Bowl pass catcher is going to be released if a trade doesn’t materialize.

After ascending to All-Pro status in 2021, Kupp has only played 31 games over the past three years thanks to injuries.

In 2024, Kupp caught 67 passes for 710 yards and six touchdowns.

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Roberts a Raider

Late Monday night, Steelers linebacker Elandon Roberts reportedly agreed to a contract with the Las Vegas Raiders. That’s according to Schefter. It’s a one-year, $3 million deal.

Earlier in the day, the Steelers scooped up Baltimore’s Malik Harrison, according to a report by Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. General manager Omar Khan reportedly gave him a two-year deal worth $10 million.

Harrison had 34 starts for the Ravens. Last year, he played in 15 games, racking up 54 tackles (seventh on the team).

In two seasons (33 games) with the Steelers, Roberts totaled 147 total tackles — 15 for a loss and 3.5 sacks. He has also been a member of the Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots.

Another new home

While Kenny Pickett has moved from Philadelphia to Cleveland, another former Steelers quarterback has jumped to a new team.

Josh Dobbs is becoming a New England Patriot. According to his agent Mike McCartney, Dobbs is getting a two-year deal.

This is the ninth team to employ the “Passtronaut.” He was most recently with the San Francisco 49ers.

Via SteelersNow.com, that could lead to the Patriots trading Joe Milton III. He is 6-foot-5, 246 pounds. Milton played college football at Michigan and Tennessee.

The Steelers need not only a starting quarterback but at least one more backup as well. Milton played in the Patriots’ final game of 2024 against the Buffalo Bills, completing 22 of 29 passes for 241 yards, one touchdown, no interceptions and a 111.4 passer rating as the Patriots pulled off a 23-16 upset.

After six years of college, Milton threw for 5,353 career yards and was taken in last year’s sixth round of the NFL draft.